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1981 MACK MR SERIES Recall - Campaign #81V155000

 
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1981 MACK MR SERIES RECALL - #81V155000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX : SHAFT PITMAN

THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS DUE TO A DESIGN CHANGE. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE BOLT TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO LOOSEN.

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Vehicle 1981 MACK MR SERIES
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 8/1/1981 - 9/1/1981
Recalled on 1/19/1982
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 6/23/1982
# Affected 225
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Description THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS DUE TO A DESIGN CHANGE. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE BOLT TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO LOOSEN.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RETORQUE THE RETAINING BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AT NO CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS LOOSE CONDITION GO UNCORRECTED, THE SPLINEDGROOVES ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT COULD WEAR SMOOTH, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
See also 1981 MACK MR SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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