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MACK R SERIES RECALLS - (47 Recalls Found)

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1989 MACK R SERIES Recall - SUSPENSION:FRONT Problem: TORQUE ROD BOLTS ARE GRADE 2 INSTEAD OF GRADE 5, WHICH IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION, AND COULD FAIL. Recall Details 1989 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Problem: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED. Recall Details 1988 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Problem: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED. Recall Details 1988 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Problem: AN INCORRECT HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. Recall Details 1988 MACK R SERIES Recall - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CENTER SUPPORT BEARING Problem: CLAMP PLATES USED BETWEEN THE DRIVE SHAFT AND CARRIER YOKES MAY CRACK AND COULD BREAK DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. Recall Details 1988 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES Problem: SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN. Recall Details 1988 MACK R SERIES Recall - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Problem: CERTAIN ENGINE SUPPORT CASTINGS WERE PRODUCED WITH FAULTY METALLURGY AND COULD FAIL. Recall Details 1988 MACK R SERIES Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Problem: THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK. Recall Details 1987 MACK R SERIES Recall - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE Problem: THERE MAY BE INSUFFICIENT WELD WHERE THE STEP IS WELDED TO THE FUEL TANK. Recall Details 1987 MACK R SERIES Recall - WHEELS Problem: FASTENERS THAT HOLD THE REAR WHEEL TO THE HUB AND DRUM ASSEMBLY MAY BE IMPROPERLY TORQUED. Recall Details 1987 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS Problem: AN INCORRECT HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED. Recall Details 1984 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Problem: IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE. Recall Details 1984 MACK R SERIES Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Problem: THE ACCELERATOR ROD HOLE CLEARANCE IS NOT ADEQUATE AND CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BINDING OCCURS WHILE IN A FULL THROTTLE POSITION, ACCELERATOR CONTROL WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. Recall Details 1983 MACK R SERIES Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Problem: THE ACCELERATOR ROD HOLE CLEARANCE IS NOT ADEQUATE AND CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BINDING OCCURS WHILE IN A FULL THROTTLE POSITION, ACCELERATOR CONTROL WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. Recall Details 1983 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Problem: IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE. Recall Details 1982 MACK R SERIES Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Problem: THE ACCELERATOR ROD HOLE CLEARANCE IS NOT ADEQUATE AND CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BINDING OCCURS WHILE IN A FULL THROTTLE POSITION, ACCELERATOR CONTROL WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. Recall Details 1982 MACK R SERIES Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Problem: SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE. Recall Details 1981 MACK R SERIES Recall - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES Problem: THE ACCELERATOR ROD HOLE CLEARANCE IS NOT ADEQUATE AND CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF BINDING OCCURS WHILE IN A FULL THROTTLE POSITION, ACCELERATOR CONTROL WOULD BE LOST WITHOUT WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR. Recall Details 1981 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN Problem: THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS DUE TO A DESIGN CHANGE. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE BOLT TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO LOOSEN. Recall Details 1981 MACK R SERIES Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Problem: SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE. Recall Details 1981 MACK R SERIES Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING Problem: THE RIGHT HAND CLEARANCE LAMP IS OBSCURED, FROM CERTAIN ANGLES OF VISION, BY THE IN-LINE PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CAP. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". Recall Details 1980 MACK R SERIES Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING Problem: THE RIGHT HAND CLEARANCE LAMP IS OBSCURED, FROM CERTAIN ANGLES OF VISION, BY THE IN-LINE PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CAP. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". Recall Details 1980 MACK R SERIES Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Problem: SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE. Recall Details 1980 MACK R SERIES Recall - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR Problem: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE KNOB THAT OPERATES THE TRACTOR PARK VALVE MAY BREAK OFF, RENDERING THE VALVE INOPERABLE. Recall Details 1980 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Problem: THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT. Recall Details 1980 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Problem: THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM. Recall Details 1980 MACK R SERIES Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL/VALVE Problem: THE RETAINING PIN FOR THE BRAKE CONTROL KNOB HAS BEEN MISALIGNED (OFF THE CENTER LINE OF THE VALVE PLUNGER HOLE). THIS CAUSES THE KNOB TO BE OVERSTRESSED AT THE RETAINING PIN HOLE AREA CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE. Recall Details 1979 MACK R SERIES Recall - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS:HAND CONTROL/VALVE Problem: THE RETAINING PIN FOR THE BRAKE CONTROL KNOB HAS BEEN MISALIGNED (OFF THE CENTER LINE OF THE VALVE PLUNGER HOLE). THIS CAUSES THE KNOB TO BE OVERSTRESSED AT THE RETAINING PIN HOLE AREA CAUSING IT TO SEPARATE FROM THE VALVE. Recall Details 1979 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Problem: THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT. Recall Details 1979 MACK R SERIES Recall - PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR Problem: ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE KNOB THAT OPERATES THE TRACTOR PARK VALVE MAY BREAK OFF, RENDERING THE VALVE INOPERABLE. Recall Details 1979 MACK R SERIES Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Problem: SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE. Recall Details 1979 MACK R SERIES Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING Problem: THE RIGHT HAND CLEARANCE LAMP IS OBSCURED, FROM CERTAIN ANGLES OF VISION, BY THE IN-LINE PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CAP. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". Recall Details 1978 MACK R SERIES Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING Problem: THE RIGHT HAND CLEARANCE LAMP IS OBSCURED, FROM CERTAIN ANGLES OF VISION, BY THE IN-LINE PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CAP. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". Recall Details 1978 MACK R SERIES Recall - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY Problem: SPRING SEAT CAN DEFORM, WHICH CAUSES A DECREASE IN THE CLAMPING FORCE IN THE SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY. LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE MAY BRING ABOUT AXLE MISALIGNMENT OR AXLE HOUSING FAILURE. Recall Details 1978 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Problem: THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT. Recall Details 1977 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Problem: THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT. Recall Details 1977 MACK R SERIES Recall - EXTERIOR LIGHTING Problem: THE RIGHT HAND CLEARANCE LAMP IS OBSCURED, FROM CERTAIN ANGLES OF VISION, BY THE IN-LINE PRECLEANER AIR CLEANER CAP. THE INVOLVED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT". Recall Details 1976 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Problem: THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT. Recall Details 1976 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details 1975 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details 1974 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details 1973 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details 1972 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details 1971 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details 1970 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details 1969 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details 1968 MACK R SERIES Recall - STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Problem: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. Recall Details