1978 Mack Rl600 Recalls

All 1978 Mack Rl600 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 12th, 1979
Recalled Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Recall Date
October 12th, 1979
Units Effected
1,300
NHTSA Campaign Number: 78V169000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date of Owner Notification: April 10th, 1979

Defect Summary:
THE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING BRACKET IS DEFECTIVE IN THAT IT MAY SHEAR AT THE POINT OF FRAME RAIL ATTACHMENT. THIS SHEARING COULD DISLOCATE THE STEERING AXLE.

Corrective Summary:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW IMPROVED FRONT SPRING BRACKET MADE OF DUCTILE IRON, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT SPRING BRACKET.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A DISLOCATED STEERING AXLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

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