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8 Active Safety Recalls

1976 Mack Rl Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (8)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1976 Mack Rl in Canada.

Ref #1979-097 Campaign : SC 116
1979-06-04 5 290 units

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Issue Description

THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN REAR MOUNTING BRACKET COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL ONTO THE OPERATOR'S LAP. WHILE STEERING WOULD BE FUNCTIONAL THE SURPRISE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

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

Not Entered

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).

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Ref #1978-001 Campaign : SC0100
1978-04-03 254 units

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Issue Description

THE EATON MODEL 21 ANTI-WHEEL LOCK CONTROLLER MAY MALFUNCTION AND PREVENT APPLICATION OF THE BRAKE ON THE AXLE CONTROLLED BY THE DEFECTIVE CONTROLLER. A "NO BRAKE" SITUATION MAY DEVELOP WHICH WOULD AFFECT VEHICLE BRAKING CHARACTERISTICS AND MAY LEAD TO 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).

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Ref #1977-167 Campaign : N/D
1978-02-16 7 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ANCHORLOCK AIR DRYERS. A DESIGN DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE AIR DRYER PIPING THAT CAN ALLOW MOISTURE FROM THE COMPRESSED AIR TO FREEZE ALLOWING A BUILD UP OF EXCESSIVE AIR PRESSURE THAT WOULD CAUSE THE AIR PIPING CONNECTIONS TO SEPARATE. THIS WOULD LEAD TO AN AUTOMATIC APPLICATION OF THE CHASSIS EMERGENCY SPIRNG BARKES AND TRAILER BREAKES, WITHOUT WARNING, AND POSSIBLY CAUSE A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

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 #1977-092 Campaign : N/D
1977-10-27 4 870 units

Not Entered

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).

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Ref #1977-061 Campaign : N/D
1977-09-22 N/D units

Not Entered

Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FF-931 FRONT AXLES AND MOTOR WHEEL CORPORATION ALUMINUM WHEEL HUBS. MOTOR WHEEL CORPORATION HAS DETERMINED THAT SOME OF ITS HUBS ARE SUBJECT TO FAILURE FROM A CRACK NEAR THE BASE OF THE INNER BEARING CUP THAT RESULTS IN A FRACTURE BETWEEN THE INNER HUB END AND THE FLANGE PORTION OF THE HUB. CONTINUED OPERATION IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF 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 #1977-062 Campaign : N/D
1977-09-22 62 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FL-931 FRONT AXLES WITH DISC WHEELS AND ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL ALUMINUM FRONT WHEEL HUBS. ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL HAS DETERMINED THAT A DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN ITS 333-P-2304 FORGED ALUMINUM FRONT WHEEL HUBS (PART NO. 333-N-2302) IN THE BARREL SECTION BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER WHEEL BEARING WHICH MAY RESULT IN CRACKS. CONTINUED OPERATION IN THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE HUB TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF 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).

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Ref #1976-128 Campaign : N/D
1976-11-17 2 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FORGED ALUMINUM HUBS ON ROCKWELL FF931 AXLES WITH DISC WHEELS. LTHE FORGED ALUMINUM FRONT WHEEL HUBS HAVE A DESIGN DEFICIENCY IN THE BARREL BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARINGS WHICH CAN LEAD TO CRACKING AND FAILURE OF THE HUB.

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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