Reported Feb 9, 1978268 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1974 – Dec 1, 1977
The defect
The air reservoir on the involved vehicles may have a design deficiency. The reservoir may not be strong enough to withstand pressures generated during operation.
The remedy
The dealer will replace suspect air reservoirs without charge to owners.
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with an air start system.system: equipment; air reservoir.consequences of defect: should the air reservoir fail, the explosive forcecould propel fragments of the reservoir in all directions, possibly causingserious injury to persons in the immediate area.