MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1981-12-29.
Recall campaignNHTSA 81V154000
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
826
Reported to NHTSA
1981-12-29
Owners notified
1982-08-05
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer 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.
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.