NHTSA Recall 85V157000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V157000; Date: Nov. 26, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Mack CF; 1974 Mack CF; 1975 Mack CF; 1976 Mack CF; 1977 Mack CF; 1978 Mack CF; 1979 Mack CF; 1980 Mack CF; 1981 Mack CF; 1982 Mack CF; 1983 Mack CF; 1984 Mack CF; 1985 Mack CF
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 143
Recall Summary:
The splined steering shaft may not be sufficiently engaged as designed due to inaccurate drilling of the holes in the frame to which the cab front mount member is bolted. Under certain conditions the steering shaft may disengage. Consequence of defect: a jarring impact might cause disengament of the splined shaft resulting in loss of steering control and possibly an accident.
How to Fix:
Replace shafts which measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with longer shaft.
Recall Notes:
System: steering shaft. Vehicle description: fire trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 27, 1986
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