Mack R Series Recall 88V161: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

NHTSA campaign 88V161, reported October 18, 1988, 408 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V161MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Problem: CERTAIN ENGINE SUPPORT CASTINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH FAULTY METALLURGY AND COULD FAIL.
Risk: FAILURE OF ONE OR BOTH BRACKETS COULD CAUSE DISLOCATIONOF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN TRUCK DISABLEMENT,POSSIBLE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy: REPLACE REAR ENGINE SUPPORTS AS NECESSARY.
Notes: SYSTEM: ENGINE REAR SUPPORTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.