Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V082000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V082000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 12,000 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

An improper pinch bolt and nut may have been used in the clamping of the steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft. Due to clamping force loads applied at the bolt, the nut could yield, resulting in looseness of the input shaft yoke. Should this condition go unnoticed, spline wear could cause shaft separation.

Corrective Action

Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the correct fasteners will be installed at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V082000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-04-03T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column coupling

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 12,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: An improper pinch bolt and nut may have been used in the clamping of the steering shaft to the steering gear input shaft. Due to clamping force loads applied at the bolt, the nut could yield, resulting in looseness of the input shaft yoke. Should this condition go unnoticed, spline wear could cause shaft separation.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Vehicles will be inspected and, if necessary, the correct fasteners will be installed at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-nr4h.vgqt~6a3r

NHTSA ID: 79V082000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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