Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #79V164000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 79V164000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 4,640 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN COUPLING, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The flange head pinch bolts used in the yokes of the steering shaft assemblies may have been overstressed due to the bolts not being tightened to specifications. As a result, the pinch bolts could break while in service.

Corrective Action

Flange head pinch bolts will be replaced with standard grade 8 fasteners without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 79V164000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1979-07-09T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column coupling

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 4,640

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The flange head pinch bolts used in the yokes of the steering shaft assemblies may have been overstressed due to the bolts not being tightened to specifications. As a result, the pinch bolts could break while in service.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Flange head pinch bolts will be replaced with standard grade 8 fasteners without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-9zeb-yhuj-3fnf

NHTSA ID: 79V164000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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