1976 MACK R SERIES — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1976 MACK R SERIES
The 1976 MACK R SERIES has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM.
Recalls for the 1976 MACK R SERIES
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1976 MACK R SERIES, potentially affecting up to 328 vehicles.
Recall 80V054000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| 109 vehicles affected
Defect: THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL RETROFIT WITH LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKES THAT PROVIDE FOR INTEGRAL PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION IN PLACE OF PREVIOUS SEPARATELY FABRICATED CLAMP FOR THE PINCH BOLT.
View full details →Recall 80V053000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
| 219 vehicles affected
Defect: THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END.
Remedy: INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1976 MACK R SERIES
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1976 MACK R SERIES.
Safety Rating for the 1976 MACK R SERIES
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1976 MACK R SERIES in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1976 MACK R SERIES
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1976 MACK R SERIES
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK R SERIES
- 1971 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1972 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1973 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1974 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1975 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1976 MACK R SERIES (current)
- 1977 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1978 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1979 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1980 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
- 1981 MACK R SERIES — 0 complaints
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