Mack Rl 1968

Model Rl made in 1968 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, structure and suspension.

Model 1968

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - BRAKE LIGHTS
69V088000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)421206/26/1969MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC06/27/196910/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that stop lamp switch is wired with a stop lamp oil pres- sureswitch.(correct by modifi- cation of stop lamp switch cir- cuits.)
STRUCTURE
68V083000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)6708/28/1968MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC09/03/196810/12/1979
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NotesPossibility that bogie bracket may not be of proper strength.(correct by reinforcing this bracket.)
SUSPENSION - REAR
72V259000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 04/01/1966 to 09/01/1972V (Vehicle)175501/19/1973MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC10/27/197210/12/1979
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NotesMack truck campaign no sco37.trucks equipped w/radl 5281 or r170 rear axle.possibility that rear spring clamp plate may develop cracks which could lead toclamp failure.if clamp fails it would permit the axle to shift on spring andcould interfere with vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacingspring clamp plates with improved types.)