Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V086000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V086000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 100 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The involved trucks have pitman arms with timing marks and serrations located 8 degrees out of proper alignment. When the chassis is raised to the maximum condition with the wheels suspended or dropped into a deep hole, the pitman arm and drag link can go into toggle position.

Corrective Action

Upon inspection, all defective pitman arms will be replaced with properly timed arms.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V086000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1981-07-08T00:00:00
Subject: Steering:linkages:arm:pitman
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The involved trucks have pitman arms with timing marks and serrations located 8 degrees out of proper alignment. When the chassis is raised to the maximum condition with the wheels suspended or dropped into a deep hole, the pitman arm and drag link can go into toggle position.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Upon inspection, all defective pitman arms will be replaced with properly timed arms.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-6rms-neha.xh87
NHTSA ID: 81V086000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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