Mack R Series 1984
Model R Series made in 1984 by Mack got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to power train. . There were some recalls concerningsteering and vehicle speed control.
Model 1984
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 04/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| 1984 mack super liner drive shaft broke rupturing the fuel tank. consumer states that when the drive shaft broke and ruptured the fuel tank it spilled about 50 to 75 gallons of diesel fuel onto the roadway. *kb | |||