Mack Mb 1979
Model Mb made in 1979 by Mack got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .
Model 1979
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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SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
79V171000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 1706 | 12/10/1979 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 07/12/1979 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The spring seat plate, located between the axle housing and the suspension springs, may deform due to spring bending. as a result, the clamping force in the assembly may be reduced. loss of clamping force could cause spring failure and the axle will dislocate. also, the tire could come into contact with the spring. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace the existing spring seat with a newly fabricated seat which is welded to the housing. an improved spring clamping plate and new springs will also be installed without charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; rear axle assembly.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could resultdue to dislocation of axle and tire to spring interference. |