NHTSA Recall 73V102000
NHTSA Campaign Id 73V102000; Date: May. 4, 1973
Recalled Vehicles:
1971 Mack DM; 1972 Mack DM; 1973 Mack DM; 1971 Mack R; 1972 Mack R; 1973 Mack R; 1971 Mack RD; 1972 Mack RD; 1973 Mack RD
Component: Air Brake
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 2,481
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Equipped with anchorlok spring brake chambers. Manf'd Jan. 1971 thru march1973. Trucks. Possibility that the clamp ringbolts on the anchorlok springbrake chamber were incorrectly positioned at time of installation. In thisposition the end of the bolt may contact rear axle housing during brakeactuation. Due to bracket deflection, the clamp ring or bolt may failpermitting the spring brake section to separate from the service chamber. (correct by inspecting and repositioning clamp and bolts).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 24, 1973
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