Vehicle recall 86V009000 · January 22, 1986
1978-1985 Mack Mack
The spring eye bolt was not torqued properly and could fail due to the loose fit within the spring eye bushing/hanger bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The spring eye bolt was not torqued properly and could fail due to the loose fit within the spring eye bushing/hanger bracket. Consequence of defect: the spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring.
- Remedy
- Not available at this time. In the interim the torque of the spring eye bolt will be checked.
- Notes
- System: spring eye bolt.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with ST34 or ST38 series rear axle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V009000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 22, 1986
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 13, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 11,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly
Vehicles covered
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