NHTSA Recall 81V154000
NHTSA Campaign Id 81V154000; Date: Dec. 29, 1981
Recalled Vehicles:
1976 Mack CF; 1977 Mack CF; 1978 Mack CF; 1979 Mack CF; 1980 Mack CF; 1981 Mack CF
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 826
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 1982
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