Defect Description For Recall
The Possibility Exists That The Aluminum Engine Rear Support Brackets May Fail Due To Metal Fatigue. This Type Of Failure Would Allow The Engine And Transmission Assembly To Dislocate Downward. This Will Result In Throttle Control Loss With The Engine Operating Continuously In The Mid To Upper Range Of The Governed Speed Range.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
RWS
Year
1976
Recall Campaign Number
78V170000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Inspect And, If Necessary, Replace Aluminum Support Brackets With Brackets Made From DuCTIle Iron For Increased Strength.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
850
Date Owners Notified
19781204
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19780808