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Mack MH Recall 89V033: Suspension:Rear:Springs

NHTSA campaign 89V033, reported March 3, 1989, 152 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V033MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Problem
DOWELS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING SPRING CAP INSTALLATION; THIS WOULD PUT SHEAR LOAD ON THE FOUR (4) SPRING CAP BOLTS.
Risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN LOOSENING AND FAILURE OF THE BOLTSWITH POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND ACCIDENT POTENTIAL.
Remedy
INSTALL THE MISSING DOWELS TO PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPRING CAP AND AXLE HOUSING.
Notes
SYSTEM: SPRING CAP TO AXLE HOUSING CONNECTION DOWEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Mack DM Series1988
Mack DMM Series1988
Mack MH1988
Mack RD Series1988
Mack RW Series1988