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1977 Mack W Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (1)

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

Ref #1977-166 Campaign : N/D
1978-02-16 N/D units

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Issue Description

TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR START SYSTEM. THE ALUMINUM AIR START RESERVOIR (NO FUNCTION RELATIVE TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM) HAS A DESIGN DEFICIENCY WHICH RESULTS IN LESS THAN ADEQUATE STRENGTH OF THE RESERVOIR. SHOULD THE RESERVOIR FAIL, THE EXPLOSIVE FORCES WOULD PROPEL FRAGMENTS OF THE RESERVOIR IN ALL DIRECTIONS POSSIBLY INJURING PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.

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