NHTSA Recall 78V028000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1978-02-09. An estimated 100 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE STEERING PITMAN ARM IS SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT THE AREA OF THE TRANSITION TO THE ARM OFFSET DUE TO HIGH STRESS CONCENTRATIONS.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING PITMAN ARM, STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PITMAN ARM FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND A POTENTIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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