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Safety recall · 77V149000

Wheels: multi piece Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on September 19, 1977. It covers about 250 vehicles across 8 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
77V149000
Reported
Sep 19, 1977
Vehicles
250
Area
Wheels & tires

The problem

The front wheel aluminum hubs on the involved vehicles may be subject to cracks which may progress circumferentially around the barrel of the hub. This could lead to a fracture in the "barrel" position of the hub and complete hub failure.

The fix

Dealer will install steel hubs in place of aluminum hubs without charge to owner.

Contacts

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with ff-931 front axles.System: wheels; aluminum hubs, front.Consequences of defect: hub failure could result in loss of vehicle control andan accident.Note: hub failure may be indicated by an audible sound at the instant of hubseparation, along with thumping or wheel wobble. Hub may separate from thewheel and still be retained on the axle.

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 77V149000.
  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

Questions

Is the 77V149000 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 77V149000?

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 77V149000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on September 19, 1977. 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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