Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #83V041000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V041000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,515 affected units, STEERING:POWER:SHAFT PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The pitman arm, a lever that transmits turning movements from the steering gear to the steering linkage, may loosen or break at its connection to the steering linkage. The failure can prevent turning attempts from having any effect. The defect is caused by incorrect assembly of the ball stud connection in the pitman arm.

Corrective Action

The dealer will install a new pitman arm ball assembly at no charge.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83V041000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1983-04-14T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:power:shaft pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,515

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The pitman arm, a lever that transmits turning movements from the steering gear to the steering linkage, may loosen or break at its connection to the steering linkage. The failure can prevent turning attempts from having any effect. The defect is caused by incorrect assembly of the ball stud connection in the pitman arm.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will install a new pitman arm ball assembly at no charge.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-k9pg-myae.6fzm

NHTSA ID: 83V041000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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