THE STEERING PITMAN ARM IS SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT THE AREA OF THE TRANSITION TO THE ARM OFFSET DUE TO
— Recall Campaign #78V028000
THE STEERING PITMAN ARM IS SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT THE AREA OF THE TRANSITION TO THE ARM OFFSET DUE TO HIGH STRESS CONCENTRATIONS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 100 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V028000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | February 09, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V028000 |
| Units affected: | 100 |
- Description:
- THE STEERING PITMAN ARM IS SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT THE AREA OF THE TRANSITION TO THE ARM OFFSET DUE TO HIGH STRESS CONCENTRATIONS.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING PITMAN ARM, STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PITMAN ARM FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND A POTENTIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT.