Recall 89V079000: 1989 Mack R Series

Report received

May 15, 1989

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

100vehicles

Model years

1989

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

Torque rod bolts are grade 2 instead of grade 5, which is not to specification, and could fail.

Possible consequence

Bolt failure could allow the rear axle to shift; thiscould adversely affect truck control and could result in a crash.

Remedy

Replace torque rod bolts with bolts of the proper specification.

Affected model years

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

• 1989 Mack R Series0 complaints