Mack Mack 1985
Model Mack made in 1985 by Mack got 1 investigation as well as 7 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningpower train and service brakes, air.
Model 1985
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V005000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 06/01/1985 to 12/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 484 | 02/03/1986 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 01/14/1986 | 01/21/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect inner wheel bearings were installed in the rear axles which wears a groove in the spindle due to a poor fit. consequence of defect: a deep groove could cause the axle housing to break and result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace inner wheel bearing with correct bearing. also, if a groove is present, remove the groove and assure that no cracks are present. replace housing if cracked. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear axle inner bearing.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with mack ss440c or sw440c rear axle. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V126000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1985 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 24106 | 07/22/1988 | OVSC | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 07/28/1988 | 08/08/1988 | 571 | 106 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some air brake hose assemblies may not comply with burst strength requirements of fmvss 106. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Vehicles do not comply with standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace suspect hose assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brake hose assembly/fmvss 106.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V040000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1982 to 10/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 50100 | 01/08/1987 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/10/1986 | 03/24/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Front steering knuckle thrust bearing may shatter into pieces due to improper heat treatment. consequence of defect: failure of the bearing may affect steering control. if bearing disintegrates, it would result in increase steering drag and/or cause steering lock up with loss of control which could lead to an accident. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Replace defective thrust bearings. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering knuckle. vehicle description: all models equipped with a fa536, fa537, or fa538 series front steering axle. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V010000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 11/01/1971 to 02/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 5235 | 02/09/1987 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 02/09/1987 | 02/13/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Crossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis components. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Trailer handling could be affected during turningmaneuvers which could result in loss of truck control and a crash. also, acompletely separated crossmember could affect height of suspension air springsand the resulting lean could result in loss of control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Installation of a bolted double plate type crossmember to replace the standard channel type crossmember. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear crossmember with neway air suspension.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks:dm,f,fm,mc,mce,mh,mr,r,rd,rs,rl,rw,rwl,rws and u models equipped with neway airride drive axle suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 90V010000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1978 to 12/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 14800 | 09/19/1990 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 01/23/1990 | 02/06/1990 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 7/8 inch spring eye bolts within the spring eye bushing hanger bracket of the rear suspension may fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace all 7/8 inch diameter spring eye bolts with 1 inch diameter bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; spring eye bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with st34 or st 38 rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| 86V009000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1978 to 09/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 11000 | 02/13/1987 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 01/22/1986 | 01/28/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The spring eye bolt was not torqued properly and could fail due to the loose fit within the spring eye bushing/hanger bracket. consequence of defect: the spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Not available at this time. in the interim the torque of the spring eye bolt will be checked. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: spring eye bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with st34 or st38 series rear axle. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V022000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1984 to 01/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 18 | 08/23/1989 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 02/17/1989 | 02/27/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrect 3/4 inch bolt was installed on rt/rs 450 suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This bolt may break, causing disengagement of the beam connection of rear suspension, resulting in loss of control, which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Retrofit chassis with 1 inch bolts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks built with hendrickson rt/rs 450suspension. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||
| PE87005 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 11/07/1986 | 02/17/1987 | CROSSMEMBER CRACKING | 87V010000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||