Mack Cf 1968

Model Cf made in 1968 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, hydraulic, steering.

Model 1968

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
72V016000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1964 to 12/01/1971V (Vehicle)6601/18/1972MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC01/20/197210/12/1979
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NotesFire chassis w/aerialscope.manfd dec.1964 thru 1971.possibility thatinadequate slack assembly was installed in production.under certainconditions, slippage or failure of slack adjuster could occur and could resultin application of less than full braking effort on rear wheels.(correct byinspecting and replacing with higher capacity slack adjuster.)
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
68V133000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)18112/13/1968MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC12/16/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility power steering gear to mounting bracket cap screws insufficiently torqued.bolts may work loose causing excessive movement in steering column and steering wheel.(correct by retorquing cap screws to 98 to 108 ft.lbs.)
STEERING - LINKAGES
91V070000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1967 to 12/01/1990V (Vehicle)367306/23/1992MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC05/01/199105/15/1991
Defect SummaryStresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. the steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.
Consequence SummaryA broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryReplace the defective steering arms.
NotesSystem: steering levers.vehicle description: cf model fire chassis with gross axle weight ratings of12,000 pounds or greater and equipped with power steering.note: the specific mack axles affected are: fa532, faf532, fafw537, fafw5372,fafw13.5, faw538, faw14.3, fa604, fa6042, faw616, faw618, faw617, and faw20.