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1980 MACK R SERIES Recall - Campaign #80V052000

 
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1980 MACK R SERIES RECALL - #80V052000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : DRIVELINE : AIR

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE KNOB THAT OPERATES THE TRACTOR PARK VALVE MAY BREAK OFF, RENDERING THE VALVE INOPERABLE.

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Vehicle 1980 MACK R SERIES
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 7/1/1979 - 1/1/1980
Recalled on 7/18/1980
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 10/20/1980
# Affected 9,666
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
Description ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE KNOB THAT OPERATES THE TRACTOR PARK VALVE MAY BREAK OFF, RENDERING THE VALVE INOPERABLE.
Consequences
Corrective action DEFECTIVE KNOBS WILL BE REPLACED WITH AN IMPROVED TYPE, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; TRACTOR PARK VALVE CONTROL KNOB.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE PURPOSE OF THE TRACTOR PARK VALVE IS TO ALLOW THEDRIVER TO APPLY THE TRACTOR SPRING EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE INDEPENDENTLY OF THETRAILER EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKES. IF THE KNOB IS BROKEN, THE TRACTOR PARKINGBRAKES CANNOT BE APPLIED. IF PARKED ON AN INCLINE AND LEFT UNATTENDED, VEHICLECOULD ROLL FREE AND CAUSE ACCIDENT AND INJURY.
See also 1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, HAND CONTROL/VALVE

1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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