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1983 MACK R SERIES Recall - Campaign #84V033000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 MACK R SERIES RECALL - #84V033000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.

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Vehicle 1983 MACK R SERIES
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 11/1/1983 - 2/1/1984
Recalled on 4/5/1984
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 11/5/1984
# Affected 4,393
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Description IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.
Consequences
Corrective action INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALLATION OF PROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.
See also 1983 MACK R SERIES Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
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