NHTSA Recall 79V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 79V134000; Date: May. 30, 1979
Recalled Vehicles:
1974 Mack DM; 1975 Mack DM; 1976 Mack DM; 1977 Mack DM; 1978 Mack DM; 1974 Mack RD; 1975 Mack RD; 1976 Mack RD; 1977 Mack RD; 1978 Mack RD; 1974 Mack RL; 1975 Mack RL; 1976 Mack RL; 1977 Mack RL; 1978 Mack RL; 1974 Mack RS; 1975 Mack RS; 1976 Mack RS; 1977 Mack RS; 1978 Mack RS
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 64,150
Recall Summary:
In the involved trucks it is possible the adjustable steering column rear mounting bracket could fail, allowing steering wheel assembly to fall down onto the operator"s lap.
How to Fix:
Dealer will install an additional bracket in this area to prevent the steering wheel from dislocating in the event of a bracket failure.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks. System: steering assembly; steering wheel and column. Consequences of defect: while steering would remain functional in thiscondition, the element of surprise to operator could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 10, 1979
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