Mack R Series 1977

Model R Series made in 1977 by Mack got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering.

Model 1977

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
81V153000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 10/01/1977 to 05/01/1981V (Vehicle)20906/30/1983MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC12/29/198101/08/1982571108
Defect SummaryThe right hand clearance lamp is obscured, from certain angles of vision, by the in-line precleaner air cleaner cap. the involved vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the air cleaner with one of acceptable height.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: lighting and communications; clearance lamp.consequences of defect: if the clearance lamp is not adequately visible, avehicle accident could occur.
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
80V054000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1976 to 01/01/1980V (Vehicle)10901/31/1981ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC05/06/198005/16/1980
Defect SummaryThe prefabricated pinch bolt clamp at the lower steering shaft lower yoke may not perform adequately when tightened to specifications. the clamp may then deform and loss of clamping force and steering shaft disengagement may result.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will retrofit with lower steering shaft lower yokes that provide for integral pinch bolt installation in place of previous separately fabricated clamp for the pinch bolt.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: steering; power steering shaft; fabricated pinch bolt clamp.consequences of defect: disengagement of the steering shaft may cause loss ofvehicle control without prior warning and, possibly, an accident.