Vehicle recall 86V005000 · January 14, 1986
1985-1986 Mack Mack
Incorrect inner wheel bearings were installed in the rear axles which wears a groove in the spindle due to a poor fit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V005000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 14, 1986
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 3, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 484
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly › Axle shaft
Vehicles covered
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