1977 MACK WS RECALL - #79V137000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE NUT AT THE OUTPUT SHAFT, ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO BECOME LOOSE.
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| Vehicle |
1977 MACK WS |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1977 - 4/1/1979 |
| Recalled on |
10/12/1979 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
10/22/1979 |
| # Affected |
6,673 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES |
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| Description |
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE NUT AT THE OUTPUT SHAFT, ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO BECOME LOOSE. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; ARM, PITMAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE WEARING OF THEOUTPUT SHAFT CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1977 MACK WS Recall for WHEELS, MULTI PIECE
1977 MACK WS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
1977 MACK WS Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY, HANGER/BRACKET
1977 MACK WS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1977 MACK WS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1977 MACK WS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY(WIRING)
1977 MACK WS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
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