1976 MACK RD RECALL - #78V068000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK : CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
AN AXLE "NO BRAKE" CONDITION COULD RESULT FROM AN EATON CONTROLLER INTERNAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK VALVE SOLENOID TO BE CONTINUOUSLY ENERGIZED AND PREVENT THE BRAKES FROM BEING APPLIED ON ONE OF THE AXLES. AS A RESULT, THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK WARNING LAMP IS NOT ACTIVATED.
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| Vehicle |
1976 MACK RD |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1974 - 3/1/1976 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/1/1978 |
| # Affected |
9,700 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE |
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| Description |
AN AXLE "NO BRAKE" CONDITION COULD RESULT FROM AN EATON CONTROLLER INTERNAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK VALVE SOLENOID TO BE CONTINUOUSLY ENERGIZED AND PREVENT THE BRAKES FROM BEING APPLIED ON ONE OF THE AXLES. AS A RESULT, THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK WARNING LAMP IS NOT ACTIVATED. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK CONTROLLER WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH EATON 21 ANTI-LOCK CONTROLLERS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ANTI-WHEEL LOCK SOLENOID.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF BRAKES ON ANY ONE AXLE WILL RESULT IN EXTENDEDVEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1976 MACK RD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1976 MACK RD Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, GASOLINE
1976 MACK RD Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1976 MACK RD Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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