Recalls › 78V032000

NHTSA recall 78V032000

Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline

Mack DM and 2 more

Reported Feb 9, 1978459 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jul 1, 1976 – Dec 1, 1977

The defect

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.

The remedy

The dealer will reroute the oil pressure signal line to eliminate potential fire hazard, without charge to owner.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mack DM
19761977
Mack R
19761977
Mack RD
19761977

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.