1976 MACK R Recall - Campaign #78V032000

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1976 MACK R 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 R 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 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 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 R Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN 1976 MACK R Recall for SUSPENSION, MULTIPLE AXLE 1976 MACK R Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE