Engine: gasolineRecall 78V-032 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 78V-032 covers 459 Mack vehicles for a engine: gasoline problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1978.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4593 models

ReportedFeb 9, 1978Owners notified Oct 26, 1978

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 78V032000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE SYNFLEX-TYPE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, AND OIL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE; OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF OIL IS SPRAYED ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS COULD RESULT.

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

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack DM1976, 1977

Mack R1976, 1977

Mack RD1976, 1977

Built from July 1, 1976 to December 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.