Recall 79V275000: Mack trucks, incorporated

Report received

Dec 28, 1979

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

9,000vehicles

Model years

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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 involved vehicles fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 204, "steering control rearward displacement". The aluminum front spring rear bracket is subject to breakage. This bracket, along with the taper leaf front springs, attaches the spring shackle to the chassis frame.

Remedy

Dealer will replace the present aluminum front spring rear bracket with a redesigned spring bracket containing a reinforcing rib.