1983 MACK R SERIES RECALL - #84V033000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.
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| Vehicle |
1983 MACK R SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1983 - 2/1/1984 |
| Recalled on |
4/5/1984 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
11/5/1984 |
| # Affected |
4,393 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1983 MACK R SERIES Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CABLES
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