OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V082000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported Apr 3, 1979 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Summary
AN IMPROPER PINCH BOLT AND NUT MAY HAVE BEEN USED IN THE CLAMPING OF THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT. DUE TO CLAMPING FORCE LOADS APPLIED AT THE BOLT, THE NUT COULD YIELD, RESULTING IN LOOSENESS OF THE INPUT SHAFT YOKE. SHOULD THIS CONDITION GO UNNOTICED, SPLINE WEAR COULD CAUSE SHAFT SEPARATION.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE CORRECT FASTENERS WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS DEFECT COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
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