Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 75V-143 · 1972–1975 Mack CF
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 75V-143 covers 363 1972–1975 Mack CF for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V143000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MACK CAMPAIGN NO SC065.MODEL FIRE CHASSIS MAY 17, 1972 THRU JUNE 23, 1975.POSSIBILITY OF INTERFERENCE BETWEEN THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE CHAMBER INLET AND THESHOCK ABSORBER BRACKETS.UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS AND WITH THE FRONTWHEELS TURNED EITHER TO THE EXTREME LEFT OR RIGHT DIRECTION, THE AIR INLETFITTING COULD CONTACT THE FRONT AXLE SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER BRACKET AND CAUSEINLET FITTING TO BREAK.THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ON THE AFFECTEDWHEEL, AND COULD AFFECT STEERING STABILITY DURING BRAKE APPLICATION.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND RELOCATING FITTING TO PRECLUDE CONTACT WITH SHOCK ABSORBERBRACKET).
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