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1979 MACK CF Recall - Campaign #83V037000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 MACK CF RECALL - #83V037000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO ALLOW THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY. THIS CAUSES THE PINCH BOLT TO BIND OR LOCK AGAINST THE SEAL BRACKET.

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Vehicle 1979 MACK CF
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 9/1/1976 - 9/1/1981
Recalled on 4/27/1983
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 8/5/1982
# Affected 1,455
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Description ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO ALLOW THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY. THIS CAUSES THE PINCH BOLT TO BIND OR LOCK AGAINST THE SEAL BRACKET.
Consequences
Corrective action THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD WILL BE ENLARGED TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT, AND A NEW BRACKET AND LAMP WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SGP48STEERING GEARS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN SHAFT U-JOINT CLEARANCES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THERE WILL BE LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN; LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
See also 1979 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1979 MACK CF Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

1979 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

1979 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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