NHTSA Recall 77V013000
NHTSA Campaign Id 77V013000; Date: Jan. 1, 1977
Recalled Vehicles:
1975 Mack WL; 1976 Mack WL; 1975 Mack WS; 1976 Mack WS
Component: Service Brakes, Air:drum
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 830
Recall Summary:
Cracks may be present in the brake spider. These cracks could eventually cause the brake spider to fail. This could allow separation of that portion of the brake spider that retains the brake camshaft, the brake chamber, and the brake chamber bracket from the foundation brake assembly. Brake pull in the direction opposite the affected wheel location or wheel lock-up on the affected wheel could occur.
How to Fix:
The dealer will inspect and modify the affected brake spiders, free of charge.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: service brakes; front axle cam, brake spider. Consequences of defect: brake degradation and wheel lock-up could cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.
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