Mack Mack 1968
Model Mack made in 1968 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, service brakes, hydraulic and suspension.
Model 1968
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | ||||||||||||||||
| 68V108000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 248 | 11/02/1968 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 11/05/1968 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility air-conditioner is wired in circuit which includes starting keyswitch and fuel shut-off con- trols.under certain operating conditions, is possible for heavy initial electrical surge of air con- ditioner clutch cut-in to overload and trip circuit breaker, inadvertently shutting down engine.(cor- rect by installing a relay in air conditioner circuit.) | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 68V134000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 09/01/1966 to 05/01/1968 | V (Vehicle) | 3064 | 12/18/1968 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/23/1968 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that clevis, which is part of linkage through which frame- mounted auxiliary spring brakes are applied, may fail due to clevis material not meeting material and casting quality specifications.failure of clevis could interfere with auxiliary brake application, and create hazard under certain operating conditions.(correct by installing new and improved clevis.) | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - COIL SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 71V207000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 27976 | 02/22/1972 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 11/30/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | B,c,g,h,f,mb,r and u models equipped with swdl56 series bogie s.possibilitythat aluminum spring cap used to hold spring m ay devilop cracks which couldpermit cap to fail and allow spr ing to separate from axle.(correct byinspecting and replaci ng cap with iron cap.) | |||||||||||||||