Drum: chamberRecall 76V-083 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 76V-083 covers 404 Mack vehicles for a drum: chamber problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 1976.
Source: NHTSA recall 76V083000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MACK CAMPAIGN NO Q1014.TRUCK-TRACTOR EQUIPPED WITH FA536C AND FA537C SERIESFRONT AXLES.POSSIBILITY THAT THE FRONT AXLE MOUNTED BRAKE CHAMBER MAY CONTACTTHE CAB TILT CYLINDER, UNDER EXTREME AXLE ARTICULATION.IF THIS CONDITIONEXISTS, IT MAY RESULT IN AN INOPERATIVE FRONT BRAKE CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKEING ONTHE AFFECTED WHEEL, AND COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT STEERING STABILITY DURING BRAKEAPPLICATION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEENTHE AFFECED PARTS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.