Mack Cf 1970

Model Cf made in 1970 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.

Model 1970

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
72V127000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 08/01/1970 to 09/01/1971V (Vehicle)141007/24/1972MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC05/22/197210/12/1979
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NotesMack service bulletin no g1003.equipped with american-bosch ape-8vbb fuelinjection pump.manfd 9-70 thru 10-16 1971.trucks.possibility that linkconnecting governor fulcrum lever to fuel injection pump control racks canbreak and cause loss of fuel delivery controlto engine.should this conditionoccur, it could impair vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and installingspring clip on fulcrum lever to prevent engine overspeed.)
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 - 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.