Mack R Series 1983
Model R Series made in 1983 by Mack got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, vehicle speed control.
Model 1983
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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STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||||||||||||
84V033000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 11/01/1983 to 02/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 4393 | 11/05/1984 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/22/1984 | 04/05/1984 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation. the bolt could fail, allowing the steering yoke to become loose. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Inspection and, if necessary, installation of proper steering shaft clamp bolts tightened to specifications. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; shaft clamp bolts.consequences of defect: this can lead to complete loss of steering controlwithout warning and possible vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
86V007000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 09/01/1981 to 11/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 26760 | 06/27/1986 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 01/17/1986 | 01/22/1986 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The accelerator rod hole clearance is not adequate and can cause the accelerator linkage to bind. consequence of defect: if binding occurs while in a full throttle position, accelerator control would be lost without warning and an accident could occur. | |||||||||||||||
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Corrective Summary | Enlarge the accelerator rod hole to eliminate interference within accelerator linkage. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: acceleration control linkage. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with e6 engines. |