Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V130000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V130000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 2,187 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

It has been determined that two screws that are part of the bearing assembly located at the cab dash sheet may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the upper steering shaft may be free to "float" throughout much of its length which may result in inadequate engagement in the slip splines of the lower steering shaft. Axle articulation could result in disengagement of the lower steering shaft slip splines.

Corrective Action

Dealer will install a sleeve between the dash sheet bearing and the upper steering shaft lower yoke to assure positive upper steering shaft location.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V130000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-05-30T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column shaft upper

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,187

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: It has been determined that two screws that are part of the bearing assembly located at the cab dash sheet may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the upper steering shaft may be free to "float" throughout much of its length which may result in inadequate engagement in the slip splines of the lower steering shaft. Axle articulation could result in disengagement of the lower steering shaft slip splines.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will install a sleeve between the dash sheet bearing and the upper steering shaft lower yoke to assure positive upper steering shaft location.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79V130000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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