1981 MACK U SERIES RECALL - #82V019000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION DUE TO LOOSE SET SCREWS IN THE DASH SHEET BEARING WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SHAFT TO MOVE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1981 MACK U SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/1980 - 1/1/1982 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/1982 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
2/24/1982 |
| # Affected |
22 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION DUE TO LOOSE SET SCREWS IN THE DASH SHEET BEARING WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SHAFT TO MOVE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE STEERING SHAFT BY PROVIDING A GREATER SLIP LENGTH IN THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO ELIMINATE SLIP JOINT SEPARATION. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SGP5/ROSS STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT SLIP JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT DURING VEHICLE OPERATIONMAY CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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