OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

79V164000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported Jul 9, 1979 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Summary

THE FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS USED IN THE YOKES OF THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN OVERSTRESSED DUE TO THE BOLTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE PINCH BOLTS COULD BREAK WHILE IN SERVICE.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STANDARD GRADE 8 FASTENERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF BREAKAGE OCCURS, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1979 Mack Wl 1979 Mack Ws 1979 Mack Rwl 1979 Mack Rs 1979 Mack Rl 1979 Mack Rws

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