OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
86V005000
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft
Reported Jan 14, 1986 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Summary
INCORRECT INNER WHEEL BEARINGS WERE INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLES WHICH WEARS A GROOVE IN THE SPINDLE DUE TO A POOR FIT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A DEEP GROOVE COULD CAUSE THE AXLE HOUSING TO BREAK AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
REPLACE INNER WHEEL BEARING WITH CORRECT BEARING. ALSO, IF A GROOVE IS PRESENT, REMOVE THE GROOVE AND ASSURE THAT NO CRACKS ARE PRESENT. REPLACE HOUSING IF CRACKED.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR AXLE INNER BEARING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACK SS440C OR SW440C REAR AXLE.
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