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1981 MACK U SERIES Recall - Campaign #82V019000

 
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1981 MACK U SERIES RECALL - #82V019000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION DUE TO LOOSE SET SCREWS IN THE DASH SHEET BEARING WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SHAFT TO MOVE.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1981 MACK U SERIES
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 4/1/1980 - 1/1/1982
Recalled on 3/12/1982
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 2/24/1982
# Affected 22
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Description CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION DUE TO LOOSE SET SCREWS IN THE DASH SHEET BEARING WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SHAFT TO MOVE.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE STEERING SHAFT BY PROVIDING A GREATER SLIP LENGTH IN THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO ELIMINATE SLIP JOINT SEPARATION.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SGP5/ROSS STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT SLIP JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT DURING VEHICLE OPERATIONMAY CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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