Mack Rd 1970

Model Rd made in 1970 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, steering.

Model 1970

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
71V179000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1968 to 05/01/1971V (Vehicle)1500210/06/1971MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC10/13/197110/12/1979
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NotesBuilt btwn dec.1968 and may 1971.truck tractors.possibil ity that airintake hood, which consists of metal cap attachedto perforated plastic innersection, may not securely clamp t o plastic section.if condition exists, capcan turn and cutplastic.if plastic is deeply cut, metal cap can separatecom pletely.such failure, particularly at high speeds, could cre atepotential risk to safety of other highway users.(correctby inspecting andreplacing with improved air intake hood whe re necessary.)
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
72V127000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 08/01/1970 to 09/01/1971V (Vehicle)141007/24/1972MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC05/22/197210/12/1979
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NotesMack service bulletin no g1003.equipped with american-bosch ape-8vbb fuelinjection pump.manfd 9-70 thru 10-16 1971.trucks.possibility that linkconnecting governor fulcrum lever to fuel injection pump control racks canbreak and cause loss of fuel delivery controlto engine.should this conditionoccur, it could impair vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and installingspring clip on fulcrum lever to prevent engine overspeed.)
STEERING - LINKAGES
72V041000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 08/01/1970 to 12/01/1971V (Vehicle)53806/07/1972MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC02/14/197210/12/1979
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NotesMack campaign no r1005.equipped w/sgp48.trucks.possibility that if pitmanarm is not relocated and steering linkage readjusted, possible toggle conditionwill result in extreme right turn.(correct by inspecting and making necessaryadjustments.).