Mack Mack 1988
Model Mack made in 1988 by Mack got 4 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and tires. There were some recalls concerningseat belts and suspension.
Model 1988
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 88E012002 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1987 to 03/01/1988 | E (Equipment) | 18000 | 04/12/1988 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 04/29/1988 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The buckle assembly could have a large pawl to base clearance which may not allow the proper engagement of the connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The pawl to base clearance precludes the inability toengage the seat belt connector. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspect and replace all buckle assemblies found with improper clearance. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This safety recall was initiated by am safe, inc. in recall 88e012000.vehicle category: trucks/buses. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 06/25/1996 | 1 | ||
| Drive shaft broke loose, cutting right side fuel tank, spilling fuel onto roadway. *aw | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/25/2009 | 1 | ||
| 1988 mack superliner, right front tire blew out. *bf the consumer lost control of the semi, drove off the side of the road and struck a guardrail. ohio traffic crash report # 10-0563-89 | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Wheel fell off, causing accident. (new jersey state police report) | |||
| 03/14/1996 | 4 | ||
| Wheel fell off, causing accident. (new jersey state police report) *dsh | |||