NHTSA Recall 75V143000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1975-07-28. An estimated 363 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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).