Mack R 1968
Model R made in 1968 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and suspension.
Model 1968
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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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 69V088000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 4212 | 06/26/1969 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 06/27/1969 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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| Notes | Possibility that stop lamp switch is wired with a stop lamp oil pres- sureswitch.(correct by modifi- cation of stop lamp switch cir- cuits.) | |||||||||||||||
| 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.) | |||||||||||||||
| 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). | |||||||||||||||