Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #80V053000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V053000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 219 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The steering arm may develop cracks due to insufficient fatigue life in the machine radius of the taper at the steering knuckle end.

Corrective Action

Install steering arms that have been magna-flux inspected for cracks and shot peened for improved fatigue life. This will be done without charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V053000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1980-05-06T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 219

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The steering arm may develop cracks due to insufficient fatigue life in the machine radius of the taper at the steering knuckle end.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Install steering arms that have been magna-flux inspected for cracks and shot peened for improved fatigue life. This will be done without charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bd9g-28jf-g7v4

NHTSA ID: 80V053000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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