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1979 MACK RL Recall - Campaign #79V164000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1979 MACK RL RECALL - #79V164000

RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

THE FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS USED IN THE YOKES OF THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN OVERSTRESSED DUE TO THE BOLTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE PINCH BOLTS COULD BREAK WHILE IN SERVICE.

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Vehicle 1979 MACK RL
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 11/1/1978 - 6/1/1979
Recalled on 10/12/1979
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 1/11/1980
# Affected 4,640
Recalled for STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Description THE FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS USED IN THE YOKES OF THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN OVERSTRESSED DUE TO THE BOLTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE PINCH BOLTS COULD BREAK WHILE IN SERVICE.
Consequences
Corrective action FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STANDARD GRADE 8 FASTENERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF BREAKAGE OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
See also 1979 MACK RL Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE

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