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Safety recall · 76V006000

Service brakes: wheel speed sensor Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on January 13, 1976. It covers about 350 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
76V006000
Reported
Jan 13, 1976
Vehicles
350
Area
Brakes

Contacts

Mack campaign no sc072. Trucks equipped with eaton skid control system androckwell international ff931 or fl931 w front axles with aluminum wheel hubs.Possibility that full adjustment of the wheel speed sensor cannot be obtainedwith the present eaton wheel speed rotor. If this results in interferencebetween the rotor and sensor on only one wheel of the front axle and theinterferenceis sufficient to damage the sensor, then anti-wheel lock capabilitywill be lost on the front axle and the anti-wheel lock warning light indicatorwill activate, alerting the driver. However, in the event sensor-to-rotorinterference on both wheels of the front axle, and causes damage to bothsensor, the anti-wheel lock capability will be lost on the front axle, but theanti-wheel lock indicator warning light will not be activated. Absence of theanti-lock capability could result in impaired vehicle control should the driverundertake a panic stop in slippery road conditions. (Correct by inspecting andreplacing eaton wheel rotors with improved parts and replace damaged sensos).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 76V006000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1975 Mack RL08D
1975 Mack RS07D
1975 Mack WL013F
1975 Mack WS013F

Questions

Is the 76V006000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 76V006000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 76V006000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on January 13, 1976. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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