Mack R Series 1978
Model R Series made in 1978 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, steering and suspension.
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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| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 81V153000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1977 to 05/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 209 | 06/30/1983 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/29/1981 | 01/08/1982 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer will replace the air cleaner with one of acceptable height. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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) | ||||||||||||||||
| 80V054000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1976 to 01/01/1980 | V (Vehicle) | 109 | 01/31/1981 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 05/06/1980 | 05/16/1980 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The 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 Summary | Dealer 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V036000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1978 to 05/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 3421 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/23/1984 | 04/11/1984 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. the spring seats will also be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; rear spring seat.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control could occur without warning,possibly resulting in an accident. | |||||||||||||||