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1976 MACK WS Recall - Campaign #77V011000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1976 MACK WS RECALL - #77V011000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT YOKE CLAMP BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. SHOULD THESE BOLTS LOSSEN AND COME OFF, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.

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Vehicle 1976 MACK WS
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 3/29/1977
# Affected 2,200
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Description THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT YOKE CLAMP BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. SHOULD THESE BOLTS LOSSEN AND COME OFF, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR.
Consequences
Corrective action THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE CLAMP BOLT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT, FREE OF CHARGE.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT, LOWER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE LOWER STEERING CONTROL SHAFT LOWERYOKE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1976 MACK WS Recall for WHEELS, MULTI PIECE

1976 MACK WS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN

1976 MACK WS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1976 MACK WS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, CONTROL UNIT/MODULE

1976 MACK WS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE

1976 MACK WS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM
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