Mack Recall 98V179000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System

NHTSA recall 98V179000 · announced August 3, 1998 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 62 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE, REAR ENGINE MIXERS. THE FAN DRIVE PULLEY THAT ATTACHES TO THE WATER PUMP CAN SHOW EXCESSIVE AXIAL RUNOUT CAUSING THE FAN AND PART OF THE FAN DRIVE TO SEPARATE FROM THE DRIVE PULLEY.

The risk

THE FAN CAN CAUSE OTHER VEHICLE DAMAGE. IF THE HOOD IS OPEN AT THE TIME OF FAN FAILURE, FRAGMENTS PROPELLED COULD CAUSE POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS SERVICING THE ENGINE OR STANDING NEARBY.

What to do

DELERS WILL INSPECT THE WATER PUMP AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE PUMP.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 9, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT(1-888-317-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1996 Mack Conquest
• 1997 Mack Conquest
• 1998 Mack Conquest
• 1996 Mack Fdm7133r
• 1997 Mack Fdm7133r
• 1998 Mack Fdm7133r

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.