Recall 84V036000: 1978–1982 Mack R Series and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 23, 1984

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

3,421vehicles

Model years

1978–1982

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

Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. Loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure.

Remedy

The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. The spring seats will also be replaced.

Affected model years

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

• 1978 Mack MR0 complaints
• 1979 Mack MR0 complaints
• 1980 Mack MR0 complaints
• 1981 Mack MR0 complaints
• 1982 Mack MR0 complaints
• 1978 Mack R Series0 complaints
• 1979 Mack R Series0 complaints
• 1980 Mack R Series0 complaints
• 1981 Mack R Series0 complaints
• 1982 Mack R Series0 complaints