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Mack Rw Recalls

11 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Mack Rw, model years 1981–1990. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Mack Rw — Suspension High risk

May 21, 1991 Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990

ON VEHICLES USED IN LOGGING OPERATIONS, CERTAIN HENDRICKSON SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER BRACKETS MAY FRACTURE. SPRING HANGER FAILURE COULD CAUSE SEPARATION OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS AND R

Also affects: Mack Ch, Mack Cl, Mack Mh, Mack R, Mack Rb

Mack Rw — Visual System High risk

Apr 4, 1990 Model years: 1989

A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE ROBERT BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT

Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack R, Mack Rb, Mack Rd

Mack Rw — Steering High risk

Jan 9, 1990 Model years: 1987, 1988

THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY NOT MEET THE RATED BURST STRENGTH PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS. HOSE FAILURE WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSIST AND INCREASED STEERING

Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack R, Mack Rd, Mack Rm

Mack Rw — Suspension High risk

May 23, 1989 Model years: 1989

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. FAIL

Also affects: Mack Mh, Mack R

Mack Rw — Suspension High risk

Mar 10, 1989 Model years: 1987, 1988

DOWELS, WHICH LOCATE AND PREVENT MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE SPRING CAP AND THE AXLE HOUSING ON THE SS65 BOGIE, MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING INSTALLATION OF THE SPRING CAPS. OMISSION OF T

Also affects: Mack Dm, Mack Dmm, Mack Mh, Mack Rd

Mack Rw — Brakes High risk

Aug 5, 1988 Model years: 1985, 1986

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 106 - BRAKE HOSES (BURST STRENGTH).

Also affects: Mack Cf, Mack Dm, Mack Dmc, Mack Mc, Mack Mh

Mack Rw — Steering High risk

Nov 30, 1987 Model years: 1987

ON TRUCKS WITH MACK FA(W)616 OR 617 SERIES FRONT AXLE, THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED. THIS COULD REDUCE THEIR FATIQUE LIFE AND RESULT IN FAILURE. SUCH A

Also affects: Mack Rd, Mack Dm, Mack U, Mack Rs, Mack Cf

Mack Rw — Steering High risk

Nov 4, 1987 Model years: 1986, 1987

VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH THE KEYWAY ON THE RIGHT HAND STEERING ARM IN THE WRONG LOCATION. WITH THE WHEEL IN AN EXTREME LEFT HAND TURN AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL UNSUPPOR

Also affects: Mack Mh

Mack Rw — Suspension High risk

Feb 9, 1987 Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

NOTE: 1971 TO 1987 TRUCKS WITH NEWAY AIR RIDE DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION. THE CHANNEL TYPE CROSSMEMBER INSTALLED WITH THE SUSPENSION CAN BE OVERSTRESSED AND CAN FAIL. THE BROKEN CROSSME

Also affects: Mack R, Mack Mr, Mack Rs, Mack Fm, Mack Mh

Mack Rw — Structure High risk

Sep 13, 1985 Model years: 1984

CRACKS IN THE AXLE BEAM ASSEMBLY MAY LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE AXLE BEAM END UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS, CAUSING A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE WHEELS, TIRES, BRAKE ASSEMBLIES

Also affects: Mack Rws, Mack Rwl, Mack Mh, Mack Rs

Mack Rw — Not Entered High risk

Jul 29, 1985 Model years: 1984, 1985

THE HOLE IN THE THROTTLE LEVER AND THE STOP PIN MAY BE MISMATCHED, WHICH COULD ALLOW THE PIN TO LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. SHOULD THIS HAPPEN THE TENSION SPRING ATTACHED TO THE THROTTLE

Also affects: Mack Mh, Mack Mr, Mack R

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