Mack R 1969

Model R made in 1969 by Mack got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline.

Model 1969

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
74V002000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)84403/19/1974MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC12/02/197410/12/1979
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NotesMack campaign no sco#46.models equipped with turbo unloader.mar 1969 thrunov 1973.trucks.possibility that the oil supply line to the turbo unloaderis routed too close to the turbo charger.if this condition exists, heat couldcause hose deterioration and oil leakage which could create a fire hazard.(correct by inspecting and relocating oil lines to provide adequate clearancebetween oil supply line and turbo changer).
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
69V088000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)421206/26/1969MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC06/27/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility 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
71V179000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1968 to 05/01/1971V (Vehicle)1500210/06/1971MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC10/13/197110/12/1979
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NotesBuilt 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
75V118000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)41411/11/1975ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC06/23/197510/12/1979
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NotesMack 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).
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - CONTROLS/WIRING
69V109000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)8708/11/1969MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC08/13/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that heater relay was omitted from heater wiring circuit.absenceof heater relay could cause overload of circuit breaker and result in engineshutdown.(correct by inspecting and in- stalling relay when necessary.)