Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #78V172000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 78V172000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 13,800 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The existing cross steering arms may have insufficient fatigue life in the neck area. This is near the boss for the cross steering tube ball joint connection. Failure of either of the cross steering levers could lead to loss of steering control of the right front wheel.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install cross steering arms of improved design and greater strength.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 78V172000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

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

Subject: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 13,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The existing cross steering arms may have insufficient fatigue life in the neck area. This is near the boss for the cross steering tube ball joint connection. Failure of either of the cross steering levers could lead to loss of steering control of the right front wheel.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install cross steering arms of improved design and greater strength.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-zx3r-253n~vs6c

NHTSA ID: 78V172000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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