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Safety recall · 77V205000

Suspension: hanger / bracket Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on November 21, 1977. It covers about 7,400 vehicles across 12 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V205000
Reported
Nov 21, 1977
Vehicles
7,400
Area
Suspension

The problem

A deficiency exists in the welds securing the rear spring insulator bracket to the axle housing. This is due to improper positioning of the weld, in relationship to the bracket and axle housing. Failure of the welds would cause separation of the spring insulator bracket and the axle housing, resulting in improper alignment of the affected axle.

The fix

Dealer will reweld the insulator spring bracket at no cost to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: suspension; tandem axle.Consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of vehicle controland a vehicle accident.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V205000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Questions

Is the 77V205000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 77V205000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 77V205000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on November 21, 1977. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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