Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V171000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V171000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 2,100 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Deficiencies, in the form of forging laps, cracks and excessive decarburization during heat treatment, exist in the steering knuckles. Stresses imposed with integral hydraulic power steering may lead to a failure in the area of the steering arm attaching boss. This type of failure would cause loss of steering control.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left steering knuckle with an improved type of knuckle.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V171000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1978-08-08T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Deficiencies, in the form of forging laps, cracks and excessive decarburization during heat treatment, exist in the steering knuckles. Stresses imposed with integral hydraulic power steering may lead to a failure in the area of the steering arm attaching boss. This type of failure would cause loss of steering control.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the left steering knuckle with an improved type of knuckle.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nj6j-diub_kdma

NHTSA ID: 78V171000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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