NHTSA Recall 79V165000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1979-07-09. An estimated 80 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
THE PROPER STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT YOKE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SG46 MANUAL STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SLIPPAGE OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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