Mack U 1973

Model U made in 1973 by Mack got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and steering.

Model 1973

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - FAN
77V173000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)4800003/23/1978ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC10/12/197710/12/1979
Defect SummaryThe flex blade fans on the involved vehicles may develop cracks in the laminated stiffener as a result of fatigue during operation. if such a condition exists and the cracks go undetected, continued operation could cause pieces of the stiffener to break off.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will replace the original fan with a steel fixed blade fan, free of charge.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with six-cylinder engines.system: engine cooling; fan.consequences of defect: broken pieces can be propelled outside of the fanshroud and will present an immediate danger and possible injury to personsstanding nearby.note: prior to correction, vehicle should not be serviced with the hood raisedand the engine running.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
74V227000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)102302/07/1975MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC11/21/197410/12/1979
Defect Summary
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NotesMack campaign no 55.mfg'd jan.1, 1973 thru aug.14, 1974.possibilitythat vehicles equipped with a tractor protection valve an interference couldoccur between the stop lamp switch and the head lamp switch could create ashort circuit that would interrupt head lamp operation.(correct by inspectingand providing additional clearance between switches where necessary).
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
78V171000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)210008/10/1979MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC08/08/197810/12/1979
Defect SummaryDeficiencies, in the form of forging laps, cracks and excessive decarburization during heat treatment, exist in the steering knuckles. stresses imposed with integral hydraulic power steering may lead to a failure in the area of the steering arm attaching boss. this type of failure would cause loss of steering control.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryDealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left steering knuckle with an improved type of knuckle.
NotesVehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering; steering knuckle.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could cause a vehicleaccident.
SUSPENSION
74V001000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)111903/15/1974MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC12/02/197410/12/1979
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NotesMack campaign no sco#45.equipped with fa535 front axle.trucks.possibilitythat the axle beam may have surface cracks on the underside below the springpads.such cracks could over a long period of time progress to beam failureand loss of vehicle control.(correct by inspecting and replacing wherenecessary).
SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE
75V118000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED V (Vehicle)41411/11/1975ODIMACK TRUCKS, INC06/23/197510/12/1979
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Corrective Summary
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).

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