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1974 Mack Ws Recall

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Active Safety Recalls (9)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1974 Mack Ws in Canada.

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).

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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 #1977-092 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).

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Ref #1976-073 Campaign : N/D
1976-06-14 19 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FA536C OR FA537C FRONT AXLES. FRONT AXLE MOUNTED BRAKE CHAMBERS MAY CONTACT THE CAB TILT CYULINDERS CAUSING DAMAGE THAT COULD MAKE THE FRONT AXLE BRAKING ACTION INOPERATIVE OR ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING STABILITY.

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 #1976-054 Campaign : N/D
1976-04-14 79 units

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Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL FRONT AXLE FORGED ALUMINUM HUBS. THE SUSPECT ROCKWELL HUBS (PART NUMBER 333-Y-2209X) CONTAIN A DESIGN DEFICIENCY IN THE AREA OF THE WHEEL MOUNTING FLANGE

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 #1976-010 Campaign : N/D
1976-01-20 39 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

DISTORTION OF THE AIR-OPERATED WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR HOUSING.

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 #1975-088 Campaign : N/D
1975-08-25 36 units

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Issue Description

THE CLAMP AROUND THE STEERINTG COLUMN MAY BE INCORRECTLY POSITIONED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT BEING LESS THAN SPECIFIED. THIS COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT SPLINE DISENGAGEMENT WITH 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 #1975-085 Campaign : N/D
1975-08-21 125 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

THE TRAILER SUPPLY CONTROL VALVE EXHAUST PORT MAY HAVE INADVERTENTLY PLUGGED AND THE SAFETY VALVE ON THE AIR RESERVOIR MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED. IF THE TRAILER SUPPLY CONTROL VALVE EXHAUST PORT IS PLUGGED, IT COULD CAUSE INTERMITTENT LOCK-UP OF THE TRAILER BRAKES AND OCCASIONAL DIFFICULTY IN CHARGING THE TRAILER BRAKE AIR SYSTEM. OMISSION OF THE AIR RESERVOIR SAFETY VALVE COULD RESULT IN EXCESSIVE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURES IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR. CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION WITH EXCESSIVE PRESSURE COULD LEAD TO SYSTEM FAILURE.

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 #1975-031 Campaign : N/D
1975-04-22 19 units

Not Entered

Issue Description

VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SW56, 57 AND 76 SERIES BOGIES. INTERFERENCE BETWEEN INSIDE PORTION OF WHEEL AND OUTER EDGE OF BRAKE DRUM, RESULTING IN WHEEL NUT CLEARING THE RIM, ALLOWING REDUCED CLAMPING FORCES AND OVERSTRESSSING OF WHEEL STUDS.

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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