Defect Description For Recall
In The Event Of Turbocharger Compressor Wheel Failure, One Or More Of The Four Capscrews That Hold The Turbocharger Together May Be Struck By Parts Of The Compressor Wheel, Resulting In The Capscrews Being Damaged. If These Capscrews Are Damaged To The Point That They Allow The Compressor Back Plate To Dislocate From The Turbocharger Bearing Housing, Engine Lubricating Oil May Be Allowed To Escape Under Pressure, ContActing The Engine Exhaust Manifold SeCTIons Or Turbocharger Turbine Housing.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
RL
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
79V133000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Install A Shield For The Heads Of The Four Capscrews, Along With Stronger Sae 8 Grade 8 Capscrews, If Necessary, At No Cost To Owner.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19770201
End Of Manufacture
19790301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23000
Date Owners Notified
19791102
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19790531