Unknown or otherRecall 78V-029 · 1974–1977 Mack ALL W Models
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 78V-029 covers 268 1974–1977 Mack ALL W Models for a unknown or other problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V029000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE AIR RESERVOIR ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A DESIGN DEFICIENCY. THE RESERVOIR MAY NOT BE STRONG ENOUGH TO WITHSTAND PRESSURES GENERATED DURING OPERATION.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE SUSPECT AIR RESERVOIRS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN AIR START SYSTEM.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; AIR RESERVOIR.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THE AIR RESERVOIR FAIL, THE EXPLOSIVE FORCECOULD PROPEL FRAGMENTS OF THE RESERVOIR IN ALL DIRECTIONS, POSSIBLY CAUSINGSERIOUS INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1974 to December 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.