| Make : MACK | Model : WL | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19770501 - 19790401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V137000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791022 | Date Received by ODI: 19790601 | 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:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6673 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE NUT AT THE OUTPUT SHAFT, ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO BECOME LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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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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