Mack · Canada · High
Mack R, MH +1 more: Suspension
Affects Mack R, MH, RW · 1989 — about 2 vehicles.
The hazard
THE REYCO SUSPENSION TORQUE ROD BOLTS ON THESE VEHICLES ARE NOT TO SPECIFICATION. THE BOLTS HAVE NO MARKINGS, INDICATING THAT THEY ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED GRADE 5. FAILURE OF THESE BOLTS COULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO SHIFT WHICH COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY LEAD TO A CRASH. CORRECTION: RETROFIT CHASSIS BUILT WITH REYCO SUSPENSION WITH GRADE 5 BOLTS AND NUTS.
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