1968 MACK R Recalls (3)

Campaign:: 69V088000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Exterior lighting:brake lights
Affected:: 4,212
Notes:: Possibility that stop lamp switch is wired with a stop lamp oil pres- sureswitch.(correct by modifi- cation of stop lamp switch cir- cuits.)
Campaign:: 71V179000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Fuel system, gasoline:carburetor system
Manufactured:: 11/30/1968 - 04/30/1971
Affected:: 15,002
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.)
Campaign:: 75V118000 on 10/11/1979
Component:: Suspension:multiple axle
Affected:: 414
Notes:: Mack 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).