Mack Mack 1974

Model Mack made in 1974 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension and wheels.

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
74V100000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)56701/02/1974MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC06/24/197410/12/1979
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NotesMack campaign no n/a.truck tractor.possibility that the pins that attach acap to the piston assembly in the drag link torque valve, in the air-o-maticpower steering systems, may not be adequate to retain the cap to the piston forthe duration of its expected life.(correct by inspecting and replacing torquevalves with new ones).
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM
87V010000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 11/01/1971 to 02/01/1987V (Vehicle)523502/09/1987ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC02/09/198702/13/1987
Defect SummaryCrossmember can be overstressed and can fail, allowing the broken crossmember to protude above the top of the frame and interfere with chassis components.
Consequence SummaryTrailer handling could be affected during turningmaneuvers which could result in loss of truck control and a crash. also, acompletely separated crossmember could affect height of suspension air springsand the resulting lean could result in loss of control.
Corrective SummaryInstallation of a bolted double plate type crossmember to replace the standard channel type crossmember.
NotesSystem: rear crossmember with neway air suspension.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks:dm,f,fm,mc,mce,mh,mr,r,rd,rs,rl,rw,rwl,rws and u models equipped with neway airride drive axle suspension.
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
74V152000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)4612/02/1974ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC09/12/197410/12/1979
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NotesTrucks equipped with aluminum wheels 22.5x7.50.possibility that wheels weremachined in a convex out-of/flat condition on the inside wheel mountingsurface.if this condition exists, it may increase the assembly stress on thehub and cause it to fail.(correct by inspecting and replacing with propermachined wheel where necessary).