Recall 79V018000: 1978 Mack RD

Report received

Jan 12, 1979

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

17vehicles

Model years

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

The steel brackets on the suspension beam were found to be deficient due to excessive shrinkage and low mechanical properties. Failure of one or both of these brackets could cause a separation of the axle housing from the suspension.

Remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace any suspect bogie spring insulator caps with new caps meeting the proper specifications at no cost to owner.

Affected model years

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

• 1978 Mack RD0 complaints