NHTSA Recall 81V086000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V086000; Date: Jul. 8, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1981 Mack R600; 1981 Mack R700; 1981 Mack RD400; 1981 Mack RD600
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 100
Recall Summary:
The involved trucks have pitman arms with timing marks and serrations located 8 degrees out of proper alignment. When the chassis is raised to the maximum condition with the wheels suspended or dropped into a deep hole, the pitman arm and drag link can go into toggle position.
How to Fix:
Upon inspection, all defective pitman arms will be replaced with properly timed arms.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with left hand steering and 9qc3239-p3pitman arm. System: steering; steering gear lever (pitman arm). Consequences of defect: under these conditions the steering would lock,resulting in loss of vehicle control and, possibly, an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 4, 1984
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