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1978 MACK FWS Recall - Campaign #83V121000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1978 MACK FWS RECALL - #83V121000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN

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.

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Vehicle 1978 MACK FWS
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/1/1978 - 3/1/1979
Recalled on 12/7/1983
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 4/13/1984
# Affected 1,377
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Description 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.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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