1974 MACK MB Recalls (4)

Campaign:
78V068000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock:control unit/module
Manufactured:
09/30/1974 - 02/29/1976
Affected:
9,700
Defect:
An axle "no brake" condition could result from an eaton controller internal electrical malfunction. this condition may cause the anti-wheel lock valve solenoid to be continuously energized and prevent the brakes from being applied on one of the axles. as a result, the anti-wheel lock warning lamp is not activated.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the anti-wheel lock controller without charge to owner.
Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with eaton 21 anti-lock controllers.system: service brakes; anti-wheel lock solenoid.consequences of defect: loss of brakes on any one axle will result in extendedvehicle stopping distances, which could lead to a vehicle accident.

Campaign:
78V171000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Affected:
2,100
Defect:
Deficiencies, 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.
Correction:
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left steering knuckle with an improved type of knuckle.
Notes:
Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering; steering knuckle.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could cause a vehicleaccident.

Campaign:
78V172000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm
Affected:
13,800
Defect:
The existing cross steering arms may have insufficient fatigue life in the neck area. this is near the boss for the cross steering tube ball joint connection. failure of either of the cross steering levers could lead to loss of steering control of the right front wheel.
Correction:
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install cross steering arms of improved design and greater strength.
Notes:
Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.

Campaign:
74V101000 on 10/11/1979
Component:
Structure
Affected:
48
Notes:
Mack truck campaign no sco#50.fire apparatus equipped with cab lift cylinder.possibility that the velocity fuse in the cab hydraulic lift cylinder mayfail.this fuse is incorporated in the lift cylinder to prevent the cabfalling unchecked in the event of certain failures, such as a broken hydraulicfluid hose.(correct by inspecting and replacing with new cylinder wherenecessary).

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