1982 MACK R SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:
84V036000 on 04/10/1984
Component:
Suspension:rear:springs:leaf spring assembly
Manufactured:
09/30/1978 - 04/30/1982
Affected:
3,421
Defect:
Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure.
Correction:
The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. the spring seats will also be replaced.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; rear spring seat.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control could occur without warning,possibly resulting in an accident.

Campaign:
86V007000 on 01/21/1986
Component:
Vehicle speed control:cables
Manufactured:
08/31/1981 - 10/31/1984
Affected:
26,760
Defect:
The accelerator rod hole clearance is not adequate and can cause the accelerator linkage to bind. consequence of defect: if binding occurs while in a full throttle position, accelerator control would be lost without warning and an accident could occur.
Correction:
Enlarge the accelerator rod hole to eliminate interference within accelerator linkage.
Notes:
System: acceleration control linkage. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with e6 engines.

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