1978 MACK CF RECALL - #81V154000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET MAY NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY IN THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET/SEAL. THE PINCH BOLT IN THE COLUMN YOKE MAY BIND OR LOCK THE COLUMN AGAINST THE BRACKET, ALLOWING LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1978 MACK CF |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1976 - 9/1/1981 |
| Recalled on |
1/8/1982 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/5/1982 |
| # Affected |
826 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET MAY NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY IN THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET/SEAL. THE PINCH BOLT IN THE COLUMN YOKE MAY BIND OR LOCK THE COLUMN AGAINST THE BRACKET, ALLOWING LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL ENLARGE THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT. A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK FIRE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SGP48 STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; U-JOINT, FLOORBOARD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY LOCKS IN PLACE, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT. |
| See also |
1978 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
1978 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 MACK CF Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1978 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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