NHTSA Recall 84V033000
NHTSA Campaign Id 84V033000; Date: Mar. 22, 1984
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Mack Dm Series; 1984 Mack Dm Series; 1983 Mack Mc Series; 1984 Mack Mc Series; 1983 Mack MH; 1984 Mack MH; 1983 Mack R Series; 1984 Mack R Series; 1983 Mack Rd Series; 1984 Mack Rd Series; 1983 Mack Rm Series; 1984 Mack Rm Series; 1983 Mack U Series; 1984 Mack U Series; 1983 Mack WS; 1984 Mack WS; 1983 Western Rl Series; 1984 Western Rl Series; 1983 Western Rs Series; 1984 Western Rs Series; 1983 Western Rwl Series; 1984 Western Rwl Series; 1983 Western Rws Series; 1984 Western Rws Series; 1983 Western Wl Series; 1984 Western Wl Series; 1983 Western Ws Series; 1984 Western Ws Series
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 4,393
Recall Summary:
Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation. The bolt could fail, allowing the steering yoke to become loose.
How to Fix:
Inspection and, if necessary, installation of proper steering shaft clamp bolts tightened to specifications.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks. System: steering; shaft clamp bolts. Consequences of defect: this can lead to complete loss of steering controlwithout warning and possible vehicle crash.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 5, 1984
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