NHTSA recall 81V154000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 81V154000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 1981-12-29 |
| Owners notified | 1982-08-05 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Units potentially affected | 826 |
What is wrong
THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET MAY NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY IN THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET/SEAL. THE PINCH BOLT IN THE COLUMN YOKE MAY BIND OR LOCK THE COLUMN AGAINST THE BRACKET, ALLOWING LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN.
The remedy
DEALER WILL ENLARGE THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT. A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK FIRE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SGP48 STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; U-JOINT, FLOORBOARD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY LOCKS IN PLACE, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
| 1976 MACK CF | Built 1976-09-01 to 1981-09-01. |
|---|---|
| 1977 MACK CF | Built 1976-09-01 to 1981-09-01. |
| 1978 MACK CF | Built 1976-09-01 to 1981-09-01. |
| 1979 MACK CF | Built 1976-09-01 to 1981-09-01. |
| 1980 MACK CF | Built 1976-09-01 to 1981-09-01. |
| 1981 MACK CF | Built 1976-09-01 to 1981-09-01. |
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