Safety Recall NHTSA · 90V010000 Reported January 23, 1990

Suspension:single axle:rear:leaf spring assembly

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Suspension · 14,800 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90V010000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
14,800
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 23, 1990

Defect Summary

The 7/8 inch spring eye bolts within the spring eye bushing hanger bracket of the rear suspension may fail.

Safety Consequence

The spring could fall onto the road surface, without warning to the driver, and a vehicle crash could occur due to the sudden drag of the spring.

Corrective Action

Replace all 7/8 inch diameter spring eye bolts with 1 inch diameter bolts.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 90V010000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 90V010000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 90V010000?

NHTSA recall 90V010000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on January 23, 1990. It addresses: Suspension:single axle:rear:leaf spring assembly. The recall affects approximately 14,800 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90V010000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.