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Mack R Series Recall 80V054: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA campaign 80V054, reported May 6, 1980, 109 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 80V054MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Problem
THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT.
Risk
Remedy
DEALER WILL RETROFIT WITH LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKES THAT PROVIDE FOR INTEGRAL PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION IN PLACE OF PREVIOUS SEPARATELY FABRICATED CLAMP FOR THE PINCH BOLT.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING SHAFT; FABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE STEERING SHAFT MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Mack R Series1980
Mack U Series1980