Mack Dmm 1976
Model Dmm made in 1976 by Mack got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, power train and service brakes, air.
Model 1976
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN | ||||||||||||||||
77V173000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 48000 | 03/23/1978 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 10/12/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The flex blade fans on the involved vehicles may develop cracks in the laminated stiffener as a result of fatigue during operation. if such a condition exists and the cracks go undetected, continued operation could cause pieces of the stiffener to break off. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the original fan with a steel fixed blade fan, free of charge. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with six-cylinder engines.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: broken pieces can be propelled outside of the fanshroud and will present an immediate danger and possible injury to personsstanding nearby.note: prior to correction, vehicle should not be serviced with the hood raisedand the engine running. | |||||||||||||||
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - UNIVERSAL JOINT | ||||||||||||||||
76V118000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 105 | 10/28/1976 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 07/28/1976 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Mack truck campaign no sco #77.trucks equipped with rockwell internationalfront drive axle fds-1807 series universal.possibility that a material defectexists in the bearing caps of the cardan joint assembly at wheel ends of axleassembly.this condition could cause failure of the cardan joint and result inloss of steering control without prior warning to driver, with possible vehiclecrash.(correct by inspecting and replacing cardan joints).heavy truck. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | ||||||||||||||||
78V068000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1974 to 03/01/1976 | V (Vehicle) | 9700 | 09/01/1978 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 04/04/1978 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | An axle no brake condition could result from an eaton controller internal electrical malfunction. this condition may cause the anti-wheel lock valve solenoid to be continuously energized and prevent the brakes from being applied on one of the axles. as a result, the anti-wheel lock warning lamp is not activated. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-wheel lock controller without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with eaton 21 anti-lock controllers.system: service brakes; anti-wheel lock solenoid.consequences of defect: loss of brakes on any one axle will result in extendedvehicle stopping distances, which could lead to a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
78V172000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 13800 | 02/22/1979 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 08/08/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The existing cross steering arms may have insufficient fatigue life in the neck area. this is near the boss for the cross steering tube ball joint connection. failure of either of the cross steering levers could lead to loss of steering control of the right front wheel. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install cross steering arms of improved design and greater strength. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. |