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Mack CF Recall 84V036: Suspension:Rear:Springs:Leaf Spring Assembly

NHTSA campaign 84V036, reported March 23, 1984, 3,421 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V036MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Problem
SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE.
Risk
Remedy
THE AXLE HOUSING WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE SPRING SEATS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; REAR SPRING SEAT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Mack CF198019811982
Mack F Series198019811982
Mack FM Series198019811982
Mack MB Series198019811982
Mack MC Series198019811982
Mack MR Series198019811982
Mack R Series198019811982
Western RL Series198019811982
Western RS Series198019811982
Western RWL Series198019811982
Western RWS Series198019811982
Western WL Series198019811982
Western WS Series198019811982