Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #83V121000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 83V121000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,377 affected units, STEERING:POWER:SHAFT PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Mounting of the pitman arm may loosen and lead to excessive wear in either the pitman arm splines or the steering gear shaft splines, or both. This condition is due to incorrect tightening of the mounting screws during assembly.

Corrective Action

The dealer will inspect and properly tighten the pitman arm retaining screws.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 83V121000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1983-11-18T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:power:shaft pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 1,377

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mounting of the pitman arm may loosen and lead to excessive wear in either the pitman arm splines or the steering gear shaft splines, or both. This condition is due to incorrect tightening of the mounting screws during assembly.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The dealer will inspect and properly tighten the pitman arm retaining screws.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-7nvr_d9zz_g89p

NHTSA ID: 83V121000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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