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Safety recall · 89V079000

Suspension: front Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on May 15, 1989. It covers about 100 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V079000
Reported
May 15, 1989
Vehicles
100
Area
Suspension

The problem

Torque rod bolts are grade 2 instead of grade 5, which is not to specification, and could fail.

The risk

Bolt failure could allow the rear axle to shift; thiscould adversely affect truck control and could result in a crash.

The fix

Replace torque rod bolts with bolts of the proper specification.

Contacts

System: suspension/torque rod fasteners.Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with reyco suspension.

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 89V079000.
  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
1989 Mack MH02B
1989 Mack R Series02C
1989 Mack RW Series01B

Questions

Is the 89V079000 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 89V079000?

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 89V079000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on May 15, 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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