Mack Fl 1971

Model Fl made in 1971 by Mack got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train and steering.

Model 1971

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.)
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
74V032000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)901908/13/1974MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC02/25/197410/12/1979
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NotesMack trucks campaign no n/a.with sn56 and sw57 bogie housings.built mar1971 thru jun 1972.trucks.possibility that the bogie housing wall thicknessat the left inner wheel bearing race may not meet specific dimensionalrequirements.if this condition exists, it could lead to spindle failure,resulting in loss of a rear wheel assembly.(correct by inspecting andreplacing brgie housing where necessary).
STEERING - LINKAGES
72V126000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 08/01/1971 to 11/01/1971V (Vehicle)66807/26/1972MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC05/22/197210/12/1979
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NotesMack service bulletin no r1006.mack western.trucks.possibility that powersteering cylinder tie rod clamp may fail.clamp failure will result in loss ofpower steering assist.could also cause binding condition which couldinterfere with steering control.(correct by inspecting and installing newimproved clamp where necessary.)
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER
72V310000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1969 to 08/01/1972V (Vehicle)13204/27/1973MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC12/18/197210/12/1979
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NotesMack truck campaign no sco 38.manfd 7/22/1972 thru 8/21/72.trucks.possibility that front shock absorber mounting bracket may fail.if conditionexists, it could allow shock absorber to interfere with steering linkage.(correct by inspecting and installing improved lower shock absorber mountingbrackets where necessary).models equipped with 1200 and 1400 sq in radiators.
SUSPENSION - REAR
72V259000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 04/01/1966 to 09/01/1972V (Vehicle)175501/19/1973MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC10/27/197210/12/1979
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NotesMack truck campaign no sco37.trucks equipped w/radl 5281 or r170 rear axle.possibility that rear spring clamp plate may develop cracks which could lead toclamp failure.if clamp fails it would permit the axle to shift on spring andcould interfere with vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacingspring clamp plates with improved types.)