Make : MACK | Model : RS | Year : 1977 |
Build Dates : 19740601 - 19780301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V134000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19791110 | Date Received by ODI: 19790530 | Date Added to Database: 19791012 |
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: 64150 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
IN THE INVOLVED TRUCKS IT IS POSSIBLE THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN REAR MOUNTING BRACKET COULD FAIL, ALLOWING STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL DOWN ONTO THE OPERATOR"S LAP. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT THE STEERING WHEEL FROM DISLOCATING IN THE EVENT OF A BRACKET FAILURE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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