Campaign 21V-574

Spring hanger brackets on the front suspension may have loose bolts

Defect summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2022 Medium-Duty Trucks. The spring hanger brackets on the front suspension may have loose bolts.

Consequence

Loose suspension bolts can detach, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will tighten the spring hanger bracket bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 17, 2021. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0428.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V574000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about suspension on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-574
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Mack	MD	2022	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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