Mack R 1974

Model R made in 1974 by Mack got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and service brakes, air.

R year 1974

Recalls

Model 1974

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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
77V173000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	48000	03/23/1978	ODI	MACK TRUCKS, INC	10/12/1977	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The flex blade fans on the involved vehicles may develop cracks in the laminated stiffener as a result of fatigue during operation. if such a condition exists and the cracks go undetected, continued operation could cause pieces of the stiffener to break off.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will replace the original fan with a steel fixed blade fan, free of charge.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with six-cylinder engines.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: broken pieces can be propelled outside of the fanshroud and will present an immediate danger and possible injury to personsstanding nearby.note: prior to correction, vehicle should not be serviced with the hood raisedand the engine running.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
74V227000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	1023	02/07/1975	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	11/21/1974	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack campaign no 55.mfg'd jan.1, 1973 thru aug.14, 1974.possibilitythat vehicles equipped with a tractor protection valve an interference couldoccur between the stop lamp switch and the head lamp switch could create ashort circuit that would interrupt head lamp operation.(correct by inspectingand providing additional clearance between switches where necessary).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
78V068000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 10/01/1974 to 03/01/1976	V (Vehicle)	9700	09/01/1978	ODI	MACK TRUCKS, INC	04/04/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	An axle no brake condition could result from an eaton controller internal electrical malfunction. this condition may cause the anti-wheel lock valve solenoid to be continuously energized and prevent the brakes from being applied on one of the axles. as a result, the anti-wheel lock warning lamp is not activated.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-wheel lock controller without charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks equipped with eaton 21 anti-lock controllers.system: service brakes; anti-wheel lock solenoid.consequences of defect: loss of brakes on any one axle will result in extendedvehicle stopping distances, which could lead to a vehicle accident.
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
75V190000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	3400	02/23/1976	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	10/31/1975	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack campaign no q1010.trucks sept.1974 thru july 17, 1975.possibilitythat the power and warning light lead from the anti-wheel lock controller forthe steering axle may have been inadvertently connected incorrectly to a wheelsensor cable.if this occurs,the controller on the steering axle would not bepowered nor would the anti-wheel lock warning light indicate thenon-functioning condition to the driver.the absence of anti-wheel lockcapability on the steering axle, along with the absence of anti-wheel lockwarning light indication, could result in impaired vehicle control, should thedriver undertake a panic stop in slippery road conditions.(correct byinspecting and properly connect wiring to anti-wheel lock controller).
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
75V192000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	1200	02/20/1976	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	10/31/1975	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack campaign no n/a.trucks with dual brake treadle valve piping sept.1974and mar.31, 1975.possibility that the primary and secondary air supplylines may have been connected in reverse at the dual brake treadle valve.thereversing of these supply lines does not in itself, affect vehicle braking ifboth the primary and secondary air supply systems have normal operating airpressure.however, in the event of loss of air pressure in either the primaryor secondary system, neither the primary nor secondary service brakes wouldfunction when applied.in this event, it would require manual application ofthe emergency spring brake to stop vehicle.(correct by inspecting andrerouting air supply piping as required to correct system).
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
78V171000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	2100	08/10/1979	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	08/08/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	Deficiencies, in the form of forging laps, cracks and excessive decarburization during heat treatment, exist in the steering knuckles. stresses imposed with integral hydraulic power steering may lead to a failure in the area of the steering arm attaching boss. this type of failure would cause loss of steering control.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left steering knuckle with an improved type of knuckle.
Notes	Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering; steering knuckle.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could cause a vehicleaccident.