Mack Mb 1977
Model Mb made in 1977 by Mack got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, steering and suspension.
Model 1977
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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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) | ||||||||||||||||
78V210000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1977 to 09/01/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 19370 | 11/07/1978 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 10/03/1978 | 10/12/1979 | 571 | 121 | |||||
Defect Summary | Delays of up to about 2 seconds may exist in the brake application times to the brakes on the bogie axles in the presence of certain types of wheel speed sensor signal discontinuities or distortions that may occur as a result of sensor wire failure. this constitutes a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, air brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install new wheel speed sensors that incorporate improved wiring and the present bogie anti-wheel lock system will be changed to an axle-to-axle system for improved reliability. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; electrical wiring and connectors.consequences of defect: this delay in effective braking action could lead to anaccident under certain traffic conditions. | |||||||||||||||
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM | ||||||||||||||||
78V172000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 13800 | 02/22/1979 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 08/08/1978 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The existing cross steering arms may have insufficient fatigue life in the neck area. this is near the boss for the cross steering tube ball joint connection. failure of either of the cross steering levers could lead to loss of steering control of the right front wheel. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install cross steering arms of improved design and greater strength. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER/BRACKET | ||||||||||||||||
77V205000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 05/01/1977 to 10/01/1977 | V (Vehicle) | 7400 | 03/14/1978 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 11/21/1977 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A deficiency exists in the welds securing the rear spring insulator bracket to the axle housing. this is due to improper positioning of the weld, in relationship to the bracket and axle housing. failure of the welds would cause separation of the spring insulator bracket and the axle housing, resulting in improper alignment of the affected axle. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will reweld the insulator spring bracket at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; tandem axle.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of vehicle controland a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
77V096000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 825 | 09/09/1977 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 06/17/1977 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | The front wheel rim clamp studs, installed on the involved vehicles, may not have been manufactured correctly, causing a brittle condition in the thread root area. the studs could eventually crack and break when wheel nuts are tightened to specifications. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | The dealer will replace all suspect front wheel studs, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: wheels; studs.consequences of defect: wheel stud failure could cause a loosened tire assemblyand impaired vehicle control. failure of more than one stud could causeseparation of the tire and rim assembly, causing loss of vehicle control and anaccident.note: driver may be alerted to the condition by a wobble or vibration in theaffected wheel. |