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1981 MACK CF Recall - Campaign #81V154000

 
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1981 MACK CF RECALL - #81V154000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET MAY NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY IN THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET/SEAL. THE PINCH BOLT IN THE COLUMN YOKE MAY BIND OR LOCK THE COLUMN AGAINST THE BRACKET, ALLOWING LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN.

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Vehicle 1981 MACK CF
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 9/1/1976 - 9/1/1981
Recalled on 1/8/1982
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 8/5/1982
# Affected 826
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Description THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET MAY NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY IN THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET/SEAL. THE PINCH BOLT IN THE COLUMN YOKE MAY BIND OR LOCK THE COLUMN AGAINST THE BRACKET, ALLOWING LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN.
Consequences
Corrective action DEALER WILL ENLARGE THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT. A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK FIRE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SGP48 STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; U-JOINT, FLOORBOARD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY LOCKS IN PLACE, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
See also 1981 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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1981 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1981 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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