Mack U 1970

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

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 - 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.).
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
75V118000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)41411/11/1975ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC06/23/197510/12/1979
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NotesMack trucks campaign no sc060.trucks mfg'd 1967 thru jan.31, 1973.possibility that the suspension trunnion brackets may develop cracks.if suchcondition exists and cracks are not detected, continued operation couldultimately lead to trunnion tube separation from the trunnion and permit axleassembly dislocation.failure of the trunnion bracket could result in loss ofvehicle control without warning to the driver.(correct by inspecting andreplacing brackets where necessary).