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1977 Mack Dmm Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (7)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1977 Mack Dmm in Canada.

Ref #1979-098 Campaign : SC 117
1979-06-04 2 824 units

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Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACK ENDT (B) 676, ETAZ (B) 673A AND ETAY (B) 673A ENGINES WITH AIRESEARCH TV6103 TURBO-CHARGERS. IN SOME INSTNACES OF TURBOCHARGER COMP[RESSOR WHEEL FAILURE THE CAPSCREWS RETAINING THE COMPRESSOR BACK PLATE MAY BE STRUCK BY PART OF THE COMP-RESSOR WHEEL. HTIS CAN RESULT IN THE CAPSCREWS BEING STRETCHED OR SHEARED, ALLOWING THE BACKPLATE TO DISLOCATE AND PRESSURIZED ENGINE OIL TO CONTACT THE HOT TURBOCHARGER TURBINE HOUSINGS AND/OR ENGINE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SECTIONS, THUS CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

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Ref #1979-081 Campaign : SC 113
1979-05-04 599 units

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Issue Description

ANTI-WHEEL LOCK VALVES SUPPLIED BY EATON CORPORATION MAY BE EXPOSED TO ACCUMULATED CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS IN THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM THAT COULD CAUSE THE PISTON TO STICK THEREBY PREVENTING ANY AIR FROM BEING DELIVERED TO THE AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS SUPPLIED BY THAT VALVE. LTHIS CONDITION WILL RESULT IN A NO BRAKE APPLICATION ON THE AFFECTED AXLE, THEREBY EXTENDING VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1978-122 Campaign : SCO 108
1978-11-03 5 units

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Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX ANTI-WHEEL LOCK ELECTRONIC CONTROLLERS. A DIODE FAILURE WHTHIN THE ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER MAY BLOCK AIR PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS RESULTING IN A NO-BRAKE SITUATION AT THE AFFECTED WHEELS. THIS CONDITION WOULD AFFECT THE AXLE-BY-AXLE AND BOGIE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK CAPABILITY AND MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1978-106 Campaign : SCO 106
1978-10-05 160 units

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Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOGIE (TANDEM REAR) AXLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH BOGIE (TANDEM REAR) AXLES THAT ARE EQUIPPED WITH A SINGLE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK CONTROLLER. WHEEL SENSOR WIRE FAILURES MAY CAUSE DELAYS OF UP TO TWO SECONDS IN IMPLEMENTING THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK SYSTEM ON THE BOGIE AXLES. THIS DELAY RESULTS IN A REDUCTION OF THE VEHICLE'S FULL BRAKING CAPABILITY.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1978-075 Campaign : SC0 102
1978-08-21 392 units

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Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACK FA AND FAW 6A6 AND 617 SERIES FRONT STEERING AXLES. THE CROSS STEERING ARMS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE NECK AREA NEAR THE BOSS FOR THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BALL JOINT CONNECTION. FAILURE OF EITHER CROSS STEERING LEVER WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1977-091 Campaign : N/D
1977-10-27 356 units

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Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES MANUFACTURED BY INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING INC. THE SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES, STYLE NO. IMM-385 AND B1000R-P, PERFORMED MARGINALLY DURING LOAD REQUIREMENT TESTS IN RECENT U.S. F.M.V.S.S. 209 COMPLIANCE TESTS. TESTING SHOWED THAT THE BELT ANCHOR COULD SLIP OVER THE HOLD-DOWN NUT OR THE ANCHOR COULD SEPARATE INTO TWO PIECES. ONLY ANCHORAGES MADE OF MAXI-FORM 80 MATERIAL ARE INVOLVED.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
Ref #1977-092 Campaign : N/D
1977-10-27 4 870 units

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Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACK 6 CYLINDER ENGINES AND FLEXIBLE BLADE ENGINE COOLING FANS. THE FLEXIBLE BLADE FANS MAY DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE LAMINATED STIFFENER. CONTINUED ENGINE OPERATION COULD CAUSE A PIECE OF THE STIFFENER TO BREAK OFF AND BE PROPELLED OUTSIDE OF THE FAN SHROUD. A PROPELLED FRAGMENT COULD CAUSE INJURY TO SERVICE PERSONNEL IN THE VICINITY OF AN OPERATING ENGINE.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

View government recall bulletin Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act
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