Make : MACK | Model : R SERIES | Year : 1974 |
Build Dates : 19681001 - 19760901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 80V053000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19801215 | Date Received by ODI: 19800506 | Date Added to Database: 19800731 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 219 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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