1980 MACK U SERIES Recall - Campaign #82V019000

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1980 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 1980 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. See also 1980 MACK U SERIES Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) 1980 MACK U SERIES Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR 1980 MACK U SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, HAND CONTROL/VALVE