MACKRl
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1975 Mack Rl recalls
There are 8 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.
Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as Mack Rl.
Most-mentioned components
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS · 2SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE · 1STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR · 1SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE · 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING · 1SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR · 1ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN · 1
Campaign 78V030000
Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Sep 2, 1978
Summary
A DESIGN DEFICIENCY EXISTS IN THE AIR DRYER PIPING IN THE AREA OF THE PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE AND COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR CONTROL LINK. MOISTURE IS PASSED AND BUILDS UP IN THIS RELIEF VALVE AND CONTROL LINE. IN FREEZING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES, THIS MOISTURE MAY FREEZE, ALLOWING THE CHASSIS AIR SYSTEM PRESSURE TO EXCEED 150 PSI. EXCESSIVE AIR SYSTEM PRESSURE CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF AIR PIPING CONNECTIONS AND AIR SYSTEM VALVE FAILURE.
Remedy
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THE DEALER WILL RELOCATE THE AIR SYSTEM COMPRESSOR GOVERNOR LINE AND PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE TO ELIMINATE MOISTURE ACCUMULATION.
Campaign 75V141000
Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Check Valve
Dec 7, 1976
Campaign 75V139000
Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Dec 7, 1976
Campaign 79V134000
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Jun 5, 1981
Summary
IN THE INVOLVED TRUCKS IT IS POSSIBLE THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN REAR MOUNTING BRACKET COULD FAIL, ALLOWING STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL DOWN ONTO THE OPERATOR"S LAP.
Remedy
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DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT THE STEERING WHEEL FROM DISLOCATING IN THE EVENT OF A BRACKET FAILURE.
Campaign 78V068000
Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Control Unit/Module
Apr 4, 1978
Summary
AN AXLE "NO BRAKE" CONDITION COULD RESULT FROM AN EATON CONTROLLER INTERNAL ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTION. THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK VALVE SOLENOID TO BE CONTINUOUSLY ENERGIZED AND PREVENT THE BRAKES FROM BEING APPLIED ON ONE OF THE AXLES. AS A RESULT, THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK WARNING LAMP IS NOT ACTIVATED.
Remedy
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THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE ANTI-WHEEL LOCK CONTROLLER WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Campaign 75V070000
Electrical System › Wiring
Jan 5, 1975
Campaign 76V006000
Service Brakes, Air › Antilock › Wheel Speed Sensor
Jan 1, 1977
Campaign 77V173000
Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Dec 10, 1977
Summary
THE FLEX BLADE FANS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE LAMINATED STIFFENER AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE DURING OPERATION. IF SUCH A CONDITION EXISTS AND THE CRACKS GO UNDETECTED, CONTINUED OPERATION COULD CAUSE PIECES OF THE STIFFENER TO BREAK OFF.
Remedy
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DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL FAN WITH A STEEL FIXED BLADE FAN, FREE OF CHARGE.
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