| Make : MACK | Model : R600 | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 19810101 - 19810601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V086000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19840504 | Date Received by ODI: 19810708 | Date Added to Database: 19810714 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 100 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INVOLVED TRUCKS HAVE PITMAN ARMS WITH TIMING MARKS AND SERRATIONS LOCATED 8 DEGREES OUT OF PROPER ALIGNMENT. WHEN THE CHASSIS IS RAISED TO THE MAXIMUM CONDITION WITH THE WHEELS SUSPENDED OR DROPPED INTO A DEEP HOLE, THE PITMAN ARM AND DRAG LINK CAN GO INTO TOGGLE POSITION. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, ALL DEFECTIVE PITMAN ARMS WILL BE REPLACED WITH PROPERLY TIMED ARMS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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