Recall 79V017000: 1977–1978 Mack RD and 1 other model

Report received

Jan 12, 1979

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

4,000vehicles

Model years

1977–1978

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

A casting deficiency exists in the lower section of the caps resulting in a reduction in the thickness of the material. Failure of a cap can allow the end of the rear spring to detach from the axle housing.

Remedy

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace any of the spring insulator caps found to be defective. This will be done at no cost to owner.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1977 Mack DM0 complaints
• 1978 Mack DM0 complaints
• 1977 Mack RD0 complaints
• 1978 Mack RD0 complaints