1978 MACK RL RECALL - #78V210000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : ANTILOCK : INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
DELAYS OF UP TO ABOUT 2 SECONDS MAY EXIST IN THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIMES TO THE BRAKES ON THE BOGIE AXLES IN THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL DISCONTINUITIES OR DISTORTIONS THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF SENSOR WIRE FAILURE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".
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| Vehicle |
1978 MACK RL |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1977 - 9/1/1978 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
11/7/1978 |
| # Affected |
19,370 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING) |
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| Description |
DELAYS OF UP TO ABOUT 2 SECONDS MAY EXIST IN THE BRAKE APPLICATION TIMES TO THE BRAKES ON THE BOGIE AXLES IN THE PRESENCE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF WHEEL SPEED SENSOR SIGNAL DISCONTINUITIES OR DISTORTIONS THAT MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF SENSOR WIRE FAILURE. THIS CONSTITUTES A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSTALL NEW WHEEL SPEED SENSORS THAT INCORPORATE IMPROVED WIRING AND THE PRESENT BOGIE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK SYSTEM WILL BE CHANGED TO AN AXLE-TO-AXLE SYSTEM FOR IMPROVED RELIABILITY. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; ELECTRICAL WIRING AND CONNECTORS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DELAY IN EFFECTIVE BRAKING ACTION COULD LEAD TO ANACCIDENT UNDER CERTAIN TRAFFIC CONDITIONS. |
| See also |
1978 MACK RL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1978 MACK RL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1978 MACK RL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1978 MACK RL Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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