Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 74V-002 · 1969–1973 Mack R
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 74V-002 covers 844 1969–1973 Mack R for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V002000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MACK CAMPAIGN NO SCO#46.MODELS EQUIPPED WITH TURBO UNLOADER.MAR 1969 THRUNOV 1973.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE OIL SUPPLY LINE TO THE TURBO UNLOADERIS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE TURBO CHARGER.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, HEAT COULDCAUSE HOSE DETERIORATION AND OIL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND RELOCATING OIL LINES TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEARANCEBETWEEN OIL SUPPLY LINE AND TURBO CHANGER).
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