OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V032000
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
Reported Feb 9, 1978 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Summary
THE SYNFLEX-TYPE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE MAY HAVE BEEN ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. EXCESSIVE HEAT MAY CAUSE THE LINE TO RUPTURE, AND OIL LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE TO ELIMINATE POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH V-8 ENGINES.SYSTEM: ENGINE; OIL PRESSURE SIGNAL LINE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF OIL IS SPRAYED ONTO THE HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, AVEHICLE FIRE AND PERSONAL INJURY TO OCCUPANTS COULD RESULT.
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