MACK C 1968: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 72V016000

Make Model Year
MACK C 1968
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1972-01-18 1972-01-20 1979-10-12

Production Dates: 1964-12-01 - 1971-12-01

Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Notes

FIRE CHASSIS W/AERIALSCOPE.MANFD DEC.1964 THRU 1971.POSSIBILITY THATINADEQUATE SLACK ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION.UNDER CERTAINCONDITIONS, SLIPPAGE OR FAILURE OF SLACK ADJUSTER COULD OCCUR AND COULD RESULTIN APPLICATION OF LESS THAN FULL BRAKING EFFORT ON REAR WHEELS.'CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH HIGHER CAPACITY SLACK ADJUSTER.'