Recalls for your 1979 Mack R

Recalls for 1979 Mack R

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DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
In the event of turbocharger compressor wheel failure, one or more of the four capscrews that hold the turbocharger together may be struck by parts of the compressor wheel, resulting in the capscrews being damaged.  If these capscrews are damaged to the point that they allow the compressor back plate to dislocate from the turbocharger bearing housing, engine lubricating oil may be allowed to escape under pressure, contacting the engine exhaust manifold sections or turbocharger turbine housing.

Consequence


Corrective Action
Dealer will install a shield for the heads of the four capscrews, along with stronger sae 8 grade 8 capscrews, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with endt (b) 676, etaz (b) 673a, and etay(b) 673a engines.system: engine and engine cooling.consequences of defect: engine lubricating oil, in the presence of a source ofignition, could lead to an engine compartment fire and serious injury tovehicle passengers.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The pinch bolt hole center to steering gear input shaft on the lower yoke dimension exceeds specifications.  If the pinch bolt becomes loose, it will not engage the steering gear input shaft notch and the shaft could slip off.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The proper steering gear input shaft yoke will be installed without charge to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sg46 manual steering gear.system: steering; shaft assembly.consequences of defect: should slippage occur, loss of steering control and anaccident could result without prior warning.

DEFECT #3 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
The spring seat plate, located between the axle housing and the suspension springs, may deform due to spring bending.  As a result, the clamping force in the assembly may be reduced.  Loss of clamping force could cause spring failure and the axle will dislocate.  Also, the tire could come into contact with the spring.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will replace the existing spring seat with a newly fabricated seat which is welded to the housing.  An improved spring clamping plate and new springs will also be installed without charge.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: suspension; rear axle assembly.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control and an accident could resultdue to dislocation of axle and tire to spring interference.