Mack Fs 1970

Model Fs made in 1970 by Mack got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, suspension and wheels.

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.)
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.)
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
71V226000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 09/01/1970 to 04/01/1971V (Vehicle)23801/27/1972MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC12/09/197110/12/1979
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NotesMack truck campaign no u1001.sept.22, 1970 thru april 6, 1 971.trucks.possibility that front hub may be defective.f ailure of front axle hub couldresult in loss of vehicle contr ol.(correct by inspecting and replacing hubwhere necessary. ) vehicle chassis with rockwell-standard fh901 or fl901 front axl