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1976 MACK DM Recall - Campaign #78V032000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1976 MACK DM RECALL - #78V032000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : GASOLINE

THE SYNFLEX-TYPE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, AND OIL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

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Vehicle 1976 MACK DM
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 7/1/1976 - 12/1/1977
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 10/26/1978
# Affected 459
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Description THE SYNFLEX-TYPE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, AND OIL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE; OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF OIL IS SPRAYED ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS COULD RESULT.
See also 1976 MACK DM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN

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