Campaign 89V-119

There may be spring eye contact with the spring bracket and high stress levels in the bracket

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Defect summary

THERE MAY BE SPRING EYE CONTACT WITH THE SPRING BRACKET AND HIGH STRESS LEVELS IN THE BRACKET.

Consequence

SPRING BRACKET FAILURE AND CONSEQUENT FRONT SPRINGDISLOCATION COULD RESULT IN IMPAIRED STEERING CONTROL IN A TURNING MANEUVER.

Remedy

CHASSIS WILL BE RETROFITTED WITH CURRENT PRODUCTION FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKETS TO ELIMINATE ANY INTERFERENCE.

Notes

SYSTEM:FRONT SPRING REAR BRACKET.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MULTI-LEAF SPRING AND 18,000 LB. OR20,000 LB. FRONT AXLES.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V119000. 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 89V-119
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
MackRB600S1988 to 19890
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.