Mack RD: Suspension

Affects Mack RD · 1989 — about 3 vehicles.

The hazard

V.I.N'S - 2M2P141Y7KC006814, 2M2P141C3KC006815, 2M2P141C8KC006888. INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON RT450 SUSPENSIONS. THE BEAM END ADAPTER KIT WAS BUILT WITH A 3\4 INCH DIAMETER BOLT INSTEAD OF THE SPECIFIED 1 INCH BOLT. THIS 3\4 INCH BOLT MAY BREAK, CAUSING DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BEAM CONNECTION ON THE REAR SUSPENSION RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL BY THE OPERATOR AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: SUSPECT BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH 1 INCH BOLTS. NOTE: VEHICLES ARE LOCATED IN ONTARIO.

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