Make : MACK | Model : U SERIES | Year : 1982 |
Build Dates : 19800401 - 19820101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 82V019000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19820224 | Date Received by ODI: 19820302 | Date Added to Database: 19820312 |
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: 22 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION DUE TO LOOSE SET SCREWS IN THE DASH SHEET BEARING WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SHAFT TO MOVE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE STEERING SHAFT BY PROVIDING A GREATER SLIP LENGTH IN THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO ELIMINATE SLIP JOINT SEPARATION. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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