| Make : MACK | Model : R | Year : 1979 |
| Build Dates : 19790301 - 19790601 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 79V165000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19791128 | Date Received by ODI: 19790709 | 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: 80 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PINCH BOLT HOLE CENTER TO STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT ON THE LOWER YOKE DIMENSION EXCEEDS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE PINCH BOLT BECOMES LOOSE, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT NOTCH AND THE SHAFT COULD SLIP OFF. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE PROPER STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT YOKE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE 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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