OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

88V085000

Power Train:driveline:center Support Bearing

Reported May 23, 1988 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Summary

CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.

Consequence

IF CLAMP PLATE BREAKS, YOKE WOULD FLY OFF AT DETACHEDPOINT AND COULD INJURY ANYONE STRUCK BY FLYING FRAGMENTS. ALSO, THE DETACHEDINNER SHAFT COULD INTERFERE WITH THE BRAKE SYSTEM AIR SUPPLY HOSES AND TRACTORTIRES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW CLAMPING PLATES AND CAPSCREWS IN ALL LOCATIONS AS NEEDED.

Notes

SYSTEM: DRIVE SHAFT YOKE CLAMP PLATES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1988 Mack Rm Series 1988 Mack Dmm Series 1988 Mack R Series 1988 Mack U Series 1988 Mack Dm Series 1988 Mack Rd Series

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