Vehicle recall 71V218000 · November 29, 1971
Mack F795 and F797
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Mack campaign no n/a.mnf'd from April 1969 thru SEPT.1971. Truck tractor.possibility that fuel return line may be rou ted too closely to exhaust line.excessive heat could cause f uel line to rupture.(correct by inspecting andproperly rout ing fuel line and install protective shield where necessary. )
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 71V218000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 29, 1971
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- January 31, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 550
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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