1981 Mack R700
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1981 Mack R700. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1981 Mack R700. Newest first.
The involved trucks have pitman arms with timing marks and serrations located 8 degrees out of proper alignment. When the chassis IS raised to the maximum condition with the wheels suspended or dropped into a deep hole, the pitman arm and drag link can go into toggle position.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Upon inspection, all defective pitman arms will be replaced with properly timed arms.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10215315Programming Failure - Chassis With Cummins Engine And An Allison Transmission
- 10215312(Back Office) - Cruise Control Inoperative After Updating Software VECU5 Without ESP Package (UESP).
- 10215289Automated Manual Transmission ( AMT ) I-Shift / mDRIVE - Ribbon Harness Replacement - Speed Sensor Bolts, Possible Fault Codes P1058 - 21 Or MID 130 PID 161 FMI 1
- 10215287US10 Emission Engines - Diagnostic Trouble Code ( DTC ) SPN 1231 FMI 9 Troubleshooting.
- 10213658Emcon (Spark Assist) Engine Aftertreatment System Troubleshooting Check Sheet - US07 Emissions
- 10213652Low Oil Pressure Diagnostic Process For 11 Liter Engines
- 10213644Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Training Materials And Support Tools
- 10213642No Start Condition After Over The Air Programing - VECU5 No Start "Safe State"
- 10213641Temperature Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer
- 10213640Electronically Controlled Suspension (ECS) Losing Air Pressure
- 10213639Low Voltage Disconnect (LVD), Function Description
- 10213638DEF Pump Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213637DEF Pump Cycling periodically Hours After Key Off
- 10213636Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) Muffler Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213633USE FOR NEW VEHICLES (US21+OBD22 Emissions) - Intermittent Diagnostic Trouble Codes U02A3, U029D, U029E
- 10213632NOx Sensor Troubleshooting Guide - US10+OBD13 And Newer Emissions
- 10213630Mack Chassis - Vehicles Equipped With An Automated Manual Transmission Model F ( AMT-F, mDrive ), Premium Tech Tool ( PTT ) Gearbox Calibration Failure; Gearbox Calibration Operation Stops And Fails At 33% When Run With Transmission Removed
- 10213625Mack - PTO Pump Speed Calculator
- 10213612(Back Office Only) Mack Chassis - Cruise Control Inoperative After Disabling The Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
- 10213609Mack Chassis - Diesel Exhaust Fluid ( DEF ) System Cleaning/Flush After DEF Pump Failure Or System Contamination
- 10213608Mack Chassis - Bendix Vendor Configuration Program ( VCP ) Software Download Information
- 10213605Mack Chassis - Diagnostic Trouble Codes ( DTC's ) - P020113, P020213, P020313, P020413, P020513, P020613, Cylinders 1 Through 6 Injector A Open Circuit