Defect Description For Recall
The Retaining Pin For The Brake Control Knob Has Been Misaligned (Off The Center Line Of The Valve Plunger Hole). This Causes The Knob To Be Overstressed At The Retaining Pin Hole Area Causing It To Separate From The Valve.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
MC SERIES
Year
1980
Recall Campaign Number
81V088000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Controls:Hand Control
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
The Holes Will Be Retooled To Provide Correct Alignment And Plastic KnOBS Will Be Replaced By KnOBS Of Stronger Material Having Metal Reinforcements.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19790701
End Of Manufacture
19800101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
10000
Date Owners Notified
19811221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19810708