Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V137000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V137000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 6,673 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The pitman arm retaining nut may not have been torqued to manufacturer specifications. This could result in inadequate retention of the nut at the output shaft, allowing the pitman arm to become loose.

Corrective Action

Dealer will inspect and retorque pitman arm, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V137000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-06-01T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:arm:pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 6,673

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The pitman arm retaining nut may not have been torqued to manufacturer specifications. This could result in inadequate retention of the nut at the output shaft, allowing the pitman arm to become loose.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will inspect and retorque pitman arm, if necessary, at no cost to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 79V137000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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