Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 72V-016 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 72V-016 covers 66 Mack vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on January 20, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected662 models

ReportedJan 20, 1972Owners notified Jan 18, 1972

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V016000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

FIRE CHASSIS W/AERIALSCOPE.MANFD DEC.1964 THRU 1971.POSSIBILITY THATINADEQUATE SLACK ASSEMBLY WAS INSTALLED IN PRODUCTION.UNDER CERTAINCONDITIONS, SLIPPAGE OR FAILURE OF SLACK ADJUSTER COULD OCCUR AND COULD RESULTIN APPLICATION OF LESS THAN FULL BRAKING EFFORT ON REAR WHEELS.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH HIGHER CAPACITY SLACK ADJUSTER.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack C1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

Mack CF1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971

Built from December 1, 1964 to December 1, 1971. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.