Mack Mr 1978
Model Mr made in 1978 by Mack got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, visibility.
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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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
79V133000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1977 to 03/01/1979 | V (Vehicle) | 23000 | 11/02/1979 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 05/31/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | In the event of turbocharger compressor wheel failure, one or more of the four capscrews that hold the turbocharger together may be struck by parts of the compressor wheel, resulting in the capscrews being damaged. if these capscrews are damaged to the point that they allow the compressor back plate to dislocate from the turbocharger bearing housing, engine lubricating oil may be allowed to escape under pressure, contacting the engine exhaust manifold sections or turbocharger turbine housing. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Dealer will install a shield for the heads of the four capscrews, along with stronger sae 8 grade 8 capscrews, if necessary, at no cost to owner. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks equipped with endt (b) 676, etaz (b) 673a, and etay(b) 673a engines.system: engine and engine cooling.consequences of defect: engine lubricating oil, in the presence of a source ofignition, could lead to an engine compartment fire and serious injury tovehicle passengers. | |||||||||||||||
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | ||||||||||||||||
79V014000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1978 to 11/17/1978 | V (Vehicle) | 358 | 02/02/1979 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 01/09/1979 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
Defect Summary | A deficiency in the routing of the heater duct hose could allow the hose to rest against a terminal post of the accessory relay. vibration will eventually cause the terminal post to penetrate the hose fabric and short circuit the wire reinforcement and overload the circuit. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealer will replace the portion of the existing hose that is closest to the accessory relay with an all-rubber hose. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: trucks.system: electrical; heat duct hose.consequences of defect: due to a lack of circuit breaker protection, fire andloss of all electrical circuits, including headlights, can occur and possiblylead to a vehicle accident. |