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Transport Canada Vehicles

1980–1981 Mack Ms300 Recall

Issued September 28, 1983
Issue
Hazard description
THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT YOKE MKAY FAIL DUE TO THE COUNTERBORE BEING MACHINED OVERSIZE BY 10 M.M. FAILURE WOULD MOST LIKELY OCCUR UNDER HEAVY THROTTLE AT FULL TORQUE AS IN AN INITIAL START MODE. IN SUCH A CASE SHRAPNEL MAY BE PROPELLED OUTWARD FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING INJURY TO BYSTANDERS. FAILURE COULD ALSO OCCUR DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY OPERATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING CAUSING LOSS OF POWER TO THE REAR WHEELS.
Vehicle
MACK MS300