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Mack R Series Recall 84V033: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 84V033, reported March 22, 1984, 4,393 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 84V033MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Problem
IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.
Risk
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Mack DM Series19831984
Mack MC Series19831984
Mack MH19831984
Mack R Series19831984
Mack RD Series19831984
Mack RM Series19831984
Mack U Series19831984
Mack WS19831984
Western RL Series19831984
Western RS Series19831984
Western RWL Series19831984
Western RWS Series19831984
Western WL Series19831984
Western WS Series19831984