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Safety recall · 89V033000

Suspension: springs Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on March 3, 1989. It covers about 152 vehicles across 5 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V033000
Reported
Mar 3, 1989
Vehicles
152
Area
Suspension

The problem

Dowels may have been omitted during spring cap installation; this would put shear load on the four (4) spring cap bolts.

The risk

This could result in loosening and failure of the boltswith possible loss of control and accident potential.

The fix

Install the missing dowels to prevent movement between the spring cap and axle housing.

Contacts

System: spring cap to axle housing connection dowel.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 89V033000.
  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
1988 Mack DM Series05F
1988 Mack DMM Series05-
1988 Mack MH04C
1988 Mack RD Series08F
1988 Mack RW Series02D

Questions

Is the 89V033000 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 89V033000?

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 89V033000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on March 3, 1989. 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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