Mack Mack 1986
Model Mack made in 1986 by Mack got 2 consumer complains there is 1 investigation as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to tires, wheels. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air and suspension.
Model 1986
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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
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Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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TIRES | |||
12/16/1997 | 1 | ||
Right front tires broke free due to studs breaking off. | |||
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
12/27/1996 | 1 | ||
Wheel cap came off from left side of the 5th axle striking the windshield of another vehicle. ( new jersey state police report) |