NHTSA Recall 83V121000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1983-11-18. An estimated 1,377 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
MOUNTING OF THE PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE WEAR IN EITHER THE PITMAN ARM SPLINES OR THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT SPLINES, OR BOTH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS DURING ASSEMBLY.
What the manufacturer will do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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