NHTSA recall 71V179000
Fuel system, gasoline › Carburetor system
Mack MB and 2 more
Reported Oct 13, 197115,002 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Dec 1, 1968 – May 1, 1971
Recalls › 71V179000
Vehicles in this recall
Notes
Built btwn dec.1968 and may 1971.truck tractors.possibil ity that airintake hood, which consists of metal cap attachedto perforated plastic innersection, may not securely clamp t o plastic section.if condition exists, capcan turn and cutplastic.if plastic IS deeply cut, metal cap can separatecom pletely.such failure, particularly at high speeds, could cre atepotential risk to safety of other highway users.(correctby inspecting andreplacing with improved air intake hood whe re necessary.)