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Safety recall · 88V154000

Suspension: multiple axle Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on September 27, 1988. It covers about 129 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
88V154000
Reported
Sep 27, 1988
Vehicles
129
Area
Suspension

The problem

The undersized weld on the rear suspension bracketry attachment can cause bracket failure.

The risk

Bracket failure can allow the spring assembly to bereleased onto the roadway, possibly resulting in loss of control and anaccident.

The fix

Replace any housings that have single pass (undersized) welds on the bracketry attachment.

Contacts

System: rear axle housing.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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 88V154000.
  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

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1987 Mack DM Series04F
1987 Mack MR Series03F
1987 Mack RD Series05F
1987 Mack RW Series04F

Questions

Is the 88V154000 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 88V154000?

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 88V154000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on September 27, 1988. 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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