Mack 1976–1977 Wheels recall
Recalled September 19, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V149000 · Mack
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL STEEL HUBS IN PLACE OF ALUMINUM HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
250 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALER WILL INSTALL STEEL HUBS IN PLACE OF ALUMINUM HUBS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Mack RL · Mack RS · Mack WL · Mack WS
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →