Mack Mc Series 1978
Model Mc Series made in 1978 by Mack got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, suspension.
Model 1978
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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STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
81V083000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1978 to 05/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 180 | 02/26/1982 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 07/07/1981 | 07/14/1981 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The right hand front canopy cab mounting bracket interferes with the right hand brake chamber on the steering axle when in a certain degree turn and severe bumping is present. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The front canopy cab mounting bracket will be modified to allow for clearance of the right hand front brake chamber, without charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: structure; front canopy cab mounting bracket.consequences of defect: if this interference should occur it may result indegraded braking ability without prior warning with the potential for a vehicleaccident. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
84V036000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1978 to 05/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 3421 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/23/1984 | 04/11/1984 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. the spring seats will also be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; rear spring seat.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control could occur without warning,possibly resulting in an accident. |