Make : MACK | Model : R SERIES | Year : 1981 |
Build Dates : 19810801 - 19810901 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 81V155000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19820623 | Date Received by ODI: 19811229 | Date Added to Database: 19820119 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 225 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS DUE TO A DESIGN CHANGE. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE BOLT TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO LOOSEN. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RETORQUE THE RETAINING BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AT NO CHARGE. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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