1980 MACK U SERIES Recall - Campaign #80V054000

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1980 MACK U SERIES RECALL - #80V054000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT.

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Vehicle 1980 MACK U SERIES Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED Manufactured between 7/1/1976 - 1/1/1980 Recalled on 5/16/1980 Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION Owners Notified on 1/31/1981 # Affected 109 Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Description THE PREFABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP AT THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKE MAY NOT PERFORM ADEQUATELY WHEN TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. THE CLAMP MAY THEN DEFORM AND LOSS OF CLAMPING FORCE AND STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT MAY RESULT. Consequences Corrective action DEALER WILL RETROFIT WITH LOWER STEERING SHAFT LOWER YOKES THAT PROVIDE FOR INTEGRAL PINCH BOLT INSTALLATION IN PLACE OF PREVIOUS SEPARATELY FABRICATED CLAMP FOR THE PINCH BOLT. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; POWER STEERING SHAFT; FABRICATED PINCH BOLT CLAMP.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: DISENGAGEMENT OF THE STEERING SHAFT MAY CAUSE LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT. See also 1980 MACK U SERIES Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR 1980 MACK U SERIES Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS, HAND CONTROL/VALVE 1980 MACK U SERIES Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR