NHTSA recall campaign
93V176000
ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDReported1993-11-01Affected130 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
THE DRIVESHAFT TO THE FRONT DRIVING AXLE IS SECURED TO A BRACKET USING TWO PILLOW BLOCKS. THESE BLOCKS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE DRIVESHAFT AND COULD FAIL.
Risk
PILLOW BLOCK FAILURE ALLOWS THE DRIVELINE (JACKSHAFT)TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE ROADWAY AND CREATE A SAFETY HAZARD TO OTHER VEHICLES.
Manufacturer remedy
MACK WILL INSTALL THICKER PILLOW BLOCKS AND SUPPORT U-BOLTS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →