NHTSA Recall 82V019000
NHTSA Campaign Id 82V019000; Date: Mar. 2, 1982
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Mack U Series; 1981 Mack U Series; 1982 Mack U Series
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 22
Recall Summary:
Certain vehicles may be subject to steering shaft separation due to loose set screws in the dash sheet bearing which may allow the shaft to move.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect and modify the steering shaft by providing a greater slip length in the steering drive shaft to eliminate slip joint separation.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sgp5/ross steering gear. System: steering; steering shaft slip joint. Consequences of defect: steering shaft disengagement during vehicle operationmay cause loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 1982
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