1976 MACK DM RECALL - #78V032000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : GASOLINE
THE SYNFLEX-TYPE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, AND OIL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
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| Vehicle |
1976 MACK DM |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/1/1976 - 12/1/1977 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
10/26/1978 |
| # Affected |
459 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
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| Description |
THE SYNFLEX-TYPE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, AND OIL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE; OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF OIL IS SPRAYED ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1976 MACK DM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1976 MACK DM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1976 MACK DM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1976 MACK DM Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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