Vehicle Recall Archive for 1973 MACK

Record ID

11535

Campaign Number

80V053000

Make of Vehicle

MACK

Model of Vehicle

FAP

Year

1973

Make Campaign Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Component Description

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Defect Description

THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END.

Effect of Defect

NOT AVAILABLE

Fix Defect

INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

Manufacturers

MACK TRUCKS, INC

Start of Manufacture

19681001

End of Manufacture

19760901

Type of Recall

VEHICLE

Number Affected

219

Date Owners Notified

19801215

Initiated By

MFR

Responsible Maufacturer

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Date Report Received

19800506

Part Number

NOT AVAILABLE

Federal MV Safety Standard

NOT AVAILABLE

Other Services

Driving Records
Need to prove your good driving record? Want to make sure it is correct? See these services that offer copies of your driving record

Insurance
Access the best auto insurance rates through these specialised auto insurers. Easily compare policies from the comfort of your home

Auto Loans
Looking to finance the purchase of your new car? See the finance companies with the best auto finance rates for all drivers.

Diagnotics & Repairs
Problems with your car? See the same repair information the country's professional repairs use.