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Safety recall · 86V009000

Suspension: leaf spring assembly Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on January 22, 1986. It covers about 11,000 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
86V009000
Reported
Jan 22, 1986
Vehicles
11,000
Area
Suspension

The problem

The spring eye bolt was not torqued properly and could fail due to the loose fit within the spring eye bushing/hanger bracket. Consequence of defect: 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.

The fix

Not available at this time. In the interim the torque of the spring eye bolt will be checked.

Contacts

System: spring eye bolt. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with st34 or st38 series rear axle.

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 86V009000.
  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 86V009000 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 86V009000?

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 86V009000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on January 22, 1986. 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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