Safety defect investigations, technical specifications, and manufacturer repair notices for Canadian owners.
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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1972 Mack R in Canada.
RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE STEERING ARM FAILURE WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES E3QUIPPED WITH MACK FA534 SERIES FRONT STEERING AXLES AND INTEGRAL HYDRAULIC POWER STEERING. THE STEERING KNUCKLES MAY HAVE A REDUCED FATIGUE LIFE AS A RESULT OF IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. A FAILURE OF A STEERING KNUCKLE WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING TO THE OPERATOR.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SW56, 78, 82 AND 86 SERIES REAR AXLES. THE REAR AXLE TRUNNION BRACKET MAY DEVELOP CRACKS. IF THE CRACKS ARE NOT DETECTED, CONTINUED OPERATION COULD ULTIMATELY LEAD TO TRUNNION TUBE SEPARATION FROM THE TRUNNION AND PERMIT AXLE ASSEMBLY DISLOCATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING, WITH VEHICLE CRASH THE POTENTIAL OCCURANCE.
A failure of this component (not entered) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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