Make : MACK | Model : R SERIES | Year : 1980 |
Build Dates : 19800101 - 19801101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V162000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19810608 | Date Received by ODI: 19801210 | Date Added to Database: 19810113 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1524 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SHAFT WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY WELDED, AT NO CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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