MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1978-08-08.
Recall campaignNHTSA 78V172000
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Component
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
13,800
Reported to NHTSA
1978-08-08
Owners notified
1979-02-22
Defect description
THE EXISTING CROSS STEERING ARMS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE NECK AREA. THIS IS NEAR THE BOSS FOR THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BALL JOINT CONNECTION. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CROSS STEERING ARMS OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND GREATER STRENGTH.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRACTORS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
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.