Vehicle recall 89V119000 · July 24, 1989
1988-1989 Mack RB600S
There may be spring eye contact with the spring bracket and high stress levels in the bracket.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- There may be spring eye contact with the spring bracket and high stress levels in the bracket.
- Consequence
- Spring bracket failure and consequent front springdislocation could result in impaired steering control in a turning maneuver.
- Remedy
- Chassis will be retrofitted with current production front spring rear brackets to eliminate any interference.
- Notes
- System:front spring rear bracket.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks with multi-leaf spring and 18,000 lb. OR20,000 lb. Front axles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V119000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 24, 1989
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 15, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 67
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Front › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger,bracket
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mack RB600S (1988-1989): 1989, 1988
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