Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #81V154000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 81V154000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 826 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket may not allow sufficient clearance for the shaft to turn freely in the center of the bracket/seal. The pinch bolt in the column yoke may bind or lock the column against the bracket, allowing little or no wheel return.

Corrective Action

Dealer will enlarge the hole in the floorboard to provide clearance for the steering column u-joint pinch bolt. A new bracket and clamp will also be installed without charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 81V154000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1981-12-29T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 826

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket may not allow sufficient clearance for the shaft to turn freely in the center of the bracket/seal. The pinch bolt in the column yoke may bind or lock the column against the bracket, allowing little or no wheel return.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will enlarge the hole in the floorboard to provide clearance for the steering column u-joint pinch bolt. A new bracket and clamp will also be installed without charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5eg7.rbpe.tjps

NHTSA ID: 81V154000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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