Mack Rd 1971

Model Rd made in 1971 by Mack got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningcommunications, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air.

Rd year 1971

Recalls

Model 1971

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
COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY
73V153000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 02/01/1971 to 06/01/1973	V (Vehicle)	1285	10/22/1973	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	07/18/1973	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack trucks campaign no n/a.manuf'd feb.1971 thru june 1973.trucks.possibility that the electric horn mounting bracket could crack and fail.ifthis condition exists the horn could interfere with steering shaft universaljoint and cause steering lockup in a left hand turn situation.(correct byinspecting and replacing horn assembly with improved type bracket).
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM
71V179000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 12/01/1968 to 05/01/1971	V (Vehicle)	15002	10/06/1971	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	10/13/1971	10/12/1979
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Notes	Built 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
72V127000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 08/01/1970 to 09/01/1971	V (Vehicle)	1410	07/24/1972	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	05/22/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack 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.)
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
73V102000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 01/01/1971 to 03/01/1973	V (Vehicle)	2481	08/24/1973	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	05/04/1973	10/12/1979
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Notes	Equipped with anchorlok spring brake chambers.manf'd jan.1971 thru march1973.trucks.possibility that the clamp ringbolts on the anchorlok springbrake chamber were incorrectly positioned at time of installation.in thisposition the end of the bolt may contact rear axle housing during brakeactuation.due to bracket deflection, the clamp ring or bolt may failpermitting the spring brake section to separate from the service chamber.(correct by inspecting and repositioning clamp and bolts).
STEERING - LINKAGES
72V041000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 08/01/1970 to 12/01/1971	V (Vehicle)	538	06/07/1972	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	02/14/1972	10/12/1979
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Notes	Mack 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.).