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1978 MACK RWS Recall - Campaign #79V137000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1978 MACK RWS RECALL - #79V137000

RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES

THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE NUT AT THE OUTPUT SHAFT, ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO BECOME LOOSE.

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Vehicle 1978 MACK RWS
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 5/1/1977 - 4/1/1979
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 10/22/1979
# Affected 6,673
Recalled for STEERING:LINKAGES
Description THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE NUT AT THE OUTPUT SHAFT, ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; ARM, PITMAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE WEARING OF THEOUTPUT SHAFT CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1978 MACK RWS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE

1978 MACK RWS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)

1978 MACK RWS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

1978 MACK RWS Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1978 MACK RWS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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