Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #83V037000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V037000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,455 affected units, STEERING:COLUMN SHAFT UPPER, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On the involved vehicles the floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket do not have sufficient clearance to allow the shaft to turn freely. This causes the pinch bolt to bind or lock against the seal bracket.

Corrective Action

The hole in the floorboard will be enlarged to allow sufficient clearance of the steering column u-joint pinch bolt, and a new bracket and lamp will be installed at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83V037000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1983-04-05T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:column shaft upper

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,455

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On the involved vehicles the floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket do not have sufficient clearance to allow the shaft to turn freely. This causes the pinch bolt to bind or lock against the seal bracket.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The hole in the floorboard will be enlarged to allow sufficient clearance of the steering column u-joint pinch bolt, and a new bracket and lamp will be installed at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-27vd_b2yd~eqtr

NHTSA ID: 83V037000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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