Mack · Canada · Mod
Mack RWS, RS +4 more: Not Entered
Affects Mack RWS, RS, RL, RWL, WL, WS · 1977–1979 — about 944 vehicles.
The hazard
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH TAPER LEAF FRONT SPRINGS MAY HAVE ALUMINUM FRONT SPRING REAR BRAKCETS WITH INADEQUATE STRENGTH TO WITHSTAND NORMAL SIDE LOADINGS. FAILURE OF THE BRACKET COULD ALLOW SOME UPWARD DISLOCATION OF THE STEERING AXLE TO THE AXLE DUMP STOP.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational