Mack Mb 1971

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

Mb year 1971

Recalls

Model 1971

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
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
71V179000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 12/01/1968 to 05/01/1971	V (Vehicle)	15002	10/06/1971	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	10/13/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Built btwn dec.1968 and may 1971.truck tractors.possibil ity that airintake hood, which consists of metal cap attachedto perforated plastic innersection, may not securely clamp t o plastic section.if condition exists, capcan turn and cutplastic.if plastic is deeply cut, metal cap can separatecom pletely.such failure, particularly at high speeds, could cre atepotential risk to safety of other highway users.(correctby inspecting andreplacing with improved air intake hood whe re necessary.)
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - BANJO HOUSING
74V032000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	9019	08/13/1974	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	02/25/1974	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack 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 - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
78V171000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	2100	08/10/1979	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	08/08/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Deficiencies, in the form of forging laps, cracks and excessive decarburization during heat treatment, exist in the steering knuckles. stresses imposed with integral hydraulic power steering may lead to a failure in the area of the steering arm attaching boss. this type of failure would cause loss of steering control.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left steering knuckle with an improved type of knuckle.
Notes	Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering; steering knuckle.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could cause a vehicleaccident.
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
75V118000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	414	11/11/1975	ODI	MACK TRUCKS, INC	06/23/1975	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack trucks campaign no sc060.trucks mfg'd 1967 thru jan.31, 1973.possibility that the suspension trunnion brackets may develop cracks.if suchcondition exists and cracks are not detected, continued operation couldultimately lead to trunnion tube separation from the trunnion and permit axleassembly dislocation.failure of the trunnion bracket could result in loss ofvehicle control without warning to the driver.(correct by inspecting andreplacing brackets where necessary).
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION
71V226000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 09/01/1970 to 04/01/1971	V (Vehicle)	238	01/27/1972	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	12/09/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack 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