1981 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1981 MACK CF |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1981 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1981 MACK CF Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1981 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1981 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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