MACK DM SERIES PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

MACK DM SERIES PROBLEMS | SAFETY RECALLS & DEFECTS

Access the National Highway Traffic Safety database of MACK DM SERIES recalls and defective parts found on MACK DM SERIES automobiles. The National Highway Traffic Safety administration is authorized to order the MACK DM SERIES manufacturers to recall and repair vehicles or parts of motor vehicle equipment when its investigation indicates that they contain serious safety defects in their design, structure, body, or performance.

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Most Recent Recalls For MACK DM SERIES

Vehicle	Component	Manufacterer
1988-1989 MACK DM SERIES STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall
1988-1989 MACK DM SERIES	STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 16000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1989-05-22
Summary: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED.
1988 MACK DM SERIES SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS Recall
1988 MACK DM SERIES	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS Units affected: 152	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1989-03-03
Summary: DOWELS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING SPRING CAP INSTALLATION; THIS WOULD PUT SHEAR LOAD ON THE FOUR (4) SPRING CAP BOLTS.
1987-1988 MACK DM SERIES STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Recall
1987-1988 MACK DM SERIES	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Units affected: 3127	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1989-03-03
Summary: AN INCORRECT HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
1987 MACK DM SERIES SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Recall
1987 MACK DM SERIES	SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Units affected: 129	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-09-27
Summary: THE UNDERSIZED WELD ON THE REAR SUSPENSION BRACKETRY ATTACHMENT CAN CAUSE BRACKET FAILURE.
1987 MACK DM SERIES WHEELS Recall
1987 MACK DM SERIES	WHEELS Units affected: 19	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-09-27
Summary: FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE REAR WHEEL TO THE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY MAY BE IMPROPERLY TORQUED.
1988 MACK DM SERIES STEERING:LINKAGES Recall
1988 MACK DM SERIES	STEERING:LINKAGES Units affected: 6400	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-07-27
Summary: SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.
1988 MACK DM SERIES POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING Recall
1988 MACK DM SERIES	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING Units affected: 203	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1988-05-23
Summary: CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT.
1987 MACK DM SERIES STEERING:LINKAGES Recall
1987 MACK DM SERIES	STEERING:LINKAGES Units affected: 323	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1987-11-23
Summary: CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
1983-1984 MACK DM SERIES STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Recall
1983-1984 MACK DM SERIES	STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR Units affected: 4393	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1984-03-22
Summary: IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.
1980-1981 MACK DM SERIES SEAT BELTS Recall
1980-1981 MACK DM SERIES	SEAT BELTS Units affected: 22	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Report Date: 1981-07-08
Summary: THE INVOLVED TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION", IN THAT THE EXTENDED RIDER"S SEAT WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH A SEAT BELT AS REQUIRED.