Mack R Series 1987
Model R Series made in 1987 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering and wheels.
Model 1987
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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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V162000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 02/01/1987 to 03/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 5098 | 10/10/1988 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 10/18/1988 | 10/27/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | There may be insufficient weld where the step is welded to the fuel tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Weld cracks could eventually cause steps to disengageand possibly injure persons entering or leaving the truck. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace fuel tank steps with cracks; modify others to prevent step from separating from the tank. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel tank step.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V032000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1987 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 3127 | 10/27/1989 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 03/03/1989 | 03/16/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | An incorrect high pressure power steering hose may have been installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Under certain conditions, hose could fail resulting inloss of power steering assist and possibly an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace incorrect power steering hoses. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: power steering hose.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with stratoflex high pressurepower steering hose. | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V153000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 12/01/1986 to 09/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 19 | 09/22/1988 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 09/27/1988 | 10/11/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fasteners that hold the rear wheel to the hub and drum assembly may be improperly torqued. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An undertorqued fastener will loosen up and can result inwheel separation, loss of control, and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Properly torque rear wheel space fasteners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear wheel spacer fasteners.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. | |||||||||||||||