Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #83V101000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V101000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,486 affected units, STEERING:POWER:GEAR BOX, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Bolted installation of the steering gear housing has a tendency to loosen in service. This is due to a backward installation of the lockwashers, which are bellville type, and a resultant incorrect torque on the bolts.

Corrective Action

All recalled vehicles will have bellville type lockwashers at steering gear housing attach points replaced with standard split-type lockwashers.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83V101000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1983-09-27T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:power:gear box

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,486

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Bolted installation of the steering gear housing has a tendency to loosen in service. This is due to a backward installation of the lockwashers, which are bellville type, and a resultant incorrect torque on the bolts.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: All recalled vehicles will have bellville type lockwashers at steering gear housing attach points replaced with standard split-type lockwashers.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ak3b-65cw.xxzt

NHTSA ID: 83V101000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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