Mack Rs 1970
Model Rs made in 1970 by Mack got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningcommunications, fuel system, gasoline and suspension.
Model 1970
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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COMMUNICATIONS - HORN ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
71V131000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | V (Vehicle) | 2630 | 06/28/1971 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 08/03/1971 | 10/12/1979 | ||||||||
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Notes | Mack truck campaign no n/a.western chassis with fiberglass h ood.trucktractors.possibility that nut that secures elect ric horn bracket mounted onleft splash apron which is a partof hood and fender assembly may loosen.ifnut backs off, hor n may fall into position where it could lock steering shaftan d interfere with steering control.(correct by present partswith newimproved parts.) | |||||||||||||||
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.) | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - FRONT - SHOCK ABSORBER | ||||||||||||||||
72V310000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1969 to 08/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 132 | 04/27/1973 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/18/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Mack truck campaign no sco 38.manfd 7/22/1972 thru 8/21/72.trucks.possibility that front shock absorber mounting bracket may fail.if conditionexists, it could allow shock absorber to interfere with steering linkage.(correct by inspecting and installing improved lower shock absorber mountingbrackets where necessary).models equipped with 1200 and 1400 sq in radiators. | |||||||||||||||
SUSPENSION - REAR | ||||||||||||||||
72V259000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 04/01/1966 to 09/01/1972 | V (Vehicle) | 1755 | 01/19/1973 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 10/27/1972 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Mack 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.) | |||||||||||||||
WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | ||||||||||||||||
71V226000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 09/01/1970 to 04/01/1971 | V (Vehicle) | 238 | 01/27/1972 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 12/09/1971 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||
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Notes | Mack truck campaign no u1001.sept.22, 1970 thru april 6, 1 971.trucks.possibility that front hub may be defective.f ailure of front axle hub couldresult in loss of vehicle contr ol.(correct by inspecting and replacing hubwhere necessary. ) vehicle chassis with rockwell-standard fh901 or fl901 front axl |