MACK ALL W MODELS 1974: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V029000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | ALL W MODELS | 1974 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-10-18 | 1978-02-09 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1974-01-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 268
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE AIR RESERVOIR ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DESIGN DEFICIENCY. THE RESERVOIR MAY NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND PRESSURES GENERATED DURING OPERATION.
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE SUSPECT AIR RESERVOIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR START SYSTEM.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; AIR RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE AIR RESERVOIR FAIL, THE EXPLOSIVE FORCECOULD PROPEL FRAGMENTS OF THE RESERVOIR IN ALL DIRECTIONS, POSSIBLY CAUSINGSERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
