1976 MACK WS RECALL - #77V013000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DRUM
CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT IN THE BRAKE SPIDER. THESE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE BRAKE SPIDER TO FAIL. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THAT PORTION OF THE BRAKE SPIDER THAT RETAINS THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT, THE BRAKE CHAMBER, AND THE BRAKE CHAMBER BRACKET FROM THE FOUNDATION BRAKE ASSEMBLY. BRAKE PULL IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE AFFECTED WHEEL LOCATION OR WHEEL LOCK-UP ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL COULD OCCUR.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1976 MACK WS |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1975 - 12/1/1975 |
| Recalled on |
8/29/1983 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
830 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM |
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| Description |
CRACKS MAY BE PRESENT IN THE BRAKE SPIDER. THESE CRACKS COULD EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE BRAKE SPIDER TO FAIL. THIS COULD ALLOW SEPARATION OF THAT PORTION OF THE BRAKE SPIDER THAT RETAINS THE BRAKE CAMSHAFT, THE BRAKE CHAMBER, AND THE BRAKE CHAMBER BRACKET FROM THE FOUNDATION BRAKE ASSEMBLY. BRAKE PULL IN THE DIRECTION OPPOSITE THE AFFECTED WHEEL LOCATION OR WHEEL LOCK-UP ON THE AFFECTED WHEEL COULD OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE AFFECTED BRAKE SPIDERS, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; FRONT AXLE CAM, BRAKE SPIDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BRAKE DEGRADATION AND WHEEL LOCK-UP COULD CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1976 MACK WS Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1976 MACK WS Recall for WHEELS, MULTI PIECE
1976 MACK WS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1976 MACK WS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1976 MACK WS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
1976 MACK WS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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