4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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.
Consequence
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The 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
Corrective Action
Dealer will replace the original fan with a steel fixed blade fan, free of charge.
Notes
Vehicle 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.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:BANJO HOUSING
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
Notes
Mack trucks campaign no n/a.with sn56 and sw57 bogie housings.built mar1971 thru jun 1972.trucks.possibility that the bogie housing wall thicknessat the left inner wheel bearing race may not meet specific dimensionalrequirements.if this condition exists, it could lead to spindle failure,resulting in loss of a rear wheel assembly.(correct by inspecting andreplacing brgie housing where necessary).
DEFECT #4 - SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
Consequence
Corrective Action
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).