Recall 90V010000: 1978–1987 Mack Mack

Report received

Jan 23, 1990

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

14,800vehicles

Model years

1978–1987

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 7/8 inch spring eye bolts within the spring eye bushing hanger bracket of the rear suspension may fail.

Possible consequence

The spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring.

Remedy

Replace all 7/8 inch diameter spring eye bolts with 1 inch diameter bolts.

Affected model years

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

• 1978 Mack Mack2 complaints
• 1979 Mack Mack1 complaints
• 1980 Mack Mack0 complaints
• 1981 Mack Mack0 complaints
• 1982 Mack Mack1 complaints
• 1983 Mack Mack0 complaints
• 1984 Mack Mack0 complaints
• 1985 Mack Mack0 complaints
• 1986 Mack Mack2 complaints
• 1987 Mack Mack1 complaints