1980 MACK R SERIES RECALL - #80V162000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1980 MACK R SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1980 - 11/1/1980 |
| Recalled on |
1/13/1981 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/8/1981 |
| # Affected |
1,524 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SHAFT WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY WELDED, AT NO CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE STEERINGSHAFT ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, HAND CONTROL/VALVE
1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1980 MACK R SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
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