NHTSA Recall 76V060000

NHTSA Campaign Id 76V060000; Date: Apr. 20, 1976

Recalled Vehicles:

1975 Mack WL;  1976 Mack WL;  1975 Mack WS;  1976 Mack WS

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 608

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Mack campaign no sc075. Trucks. Possibility that a faulty weld in attachingthe tubular upper section of the steering shaft to the solid lower section. Failure of this weld allows internal separation of the steering shaft withresultant complete loss of steering control. This could result in loss ofvehicle control without warning to the driver. (correct by inspecting andreplacing upper steering shaft with improved material).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 27, 1976

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.