Mack Center Support Bearing Recall 88V085000 (203 Vehicles)

The problem

Clamp plates used between the drive shaft and carrier yokes may crack and could break due to improper heat treatment.

The risk

If clamp plate breaks, yoke would fly off at detachedpoint and could injury anyone struck by flying fragments. Also, the detachedinner shaft could interfere with the brake system air supply hoses and tractortires, which could result in loss of truck control and an accident.

The fix

Install new clamping plates and capscrews in all locations as needed.

Contacts

System: drive shaft yoke clamp plates.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 88V085000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1988 Mack DM Series	5	F
1988 Mack DMM Series	5	-
1988 Mack R Series	6	F
1988 Mack RD Series	8	F
1988 Mack RM Series	4	F
1988 Mack U Series	4	F

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Questions

Is the 88V085000 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 88V085000?

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 88V085000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on May 23, 1988. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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