Known Recalls

Model year record

1979 MACK MR600

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 82V131000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
5,050
Reported to NHTSA
1982-12-21
Owners notified
1983-07-13

Defect description

DUE TO THE HIGH STRAIN WITHIN THE FAN BLADES OF THE COOLING FAN, CRACKS MAY DEVELOP IN THE FAN. THESE CRACKS MAY LEAD TO COMPLETE FRACTURE OF THE COOLING FAN, PROPELLING THE FAN AND PIECES OF THE FAN BLADES OUTSIDE THE FAN SHROUD.

Manufacturer remedy

THE DEALER WILL INSTALL COOLING FANS WITH IMPROVED FAN BLADES ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE TO OWNER.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.