1978 MACK CF RECALL - #85V157000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE SPLINED STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ENGAGED AS DESIGNED DUE TO INACCURATE DRILLING OF THE HOLES IN THE FRAME TO WHICH THE CAB FRONT MOUNT MEMBER IS BOLTED. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE STEERING SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JARRING IMPACT MIGHT CAUSE DISENGAMENT OF THE SPLINED SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
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 |
6/1/1973 - 10/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
12/4/1985 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/27/1986 |
| # Affected |
143 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
THE SPLINED STEERING SHAFT MAY NOT BE SUFFICIENTLY ENGAGED AS DESIGNED DUE TO INACCURATE DRILLING OF THE HOLES IN THE FRAME TO WHICH THE CAB FRONT MOUNT MEMBER IS BOLTED. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE STEERING SHAFT MAY DISENGAGE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A JARRING IMPACT MIGHT CAUSE DISENGAMENT OF THE SPLINED SHAFT RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
REPLACE SHAFTS WHICH MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH LONGER SHAFT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERING SHAFT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. |
| 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 STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1978 MACK CF Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1978 MACK CF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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