Mack F Series 1980
Model F Series made in 1980 by Mack got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension.
Model 1980
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS - HAND CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V088000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1979 to 01/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 10000 | 12/21/1981 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 07/08/1981 | 07/14/1981 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The retaining pin for the brake control knob has been misaligned (off the center line of the valve plunger hole). this causes the knob to be overstressed at the retaining pin hole area causing it to separate from the valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The holes will be retooled to provide correct alignment and plastic knobs will be replaced by knobs of stronger material having metal reinforcements. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with brake control knobs.system: service brakes; knob retaining pin.consequences of defect: with the knob broken off, the control valve wouldbecome difficult or impossible to operate. one or a combination of brakeapplications would not be possible and the vehicle could be parked in an unsafecondition. an accident and personal injury could result. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V036000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1978 to 05/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 3421 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/23/1984 | 04/11/1984 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. the spring seats will also be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; rear spring seat.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control could occur without warning,possibly resulting in an accident. | |||||||||||||||