OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
79V165000
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar
Reported Jul 9, 1979 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Summary
THE PINCH BOLT HOLE CENTER TO STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT ON THE LOWER YOKE DIMENSION EXCEEDS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE PINCH BOLT BECOMES LOOSE, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT NOTCH AND THE SHAFT COULD SLIP OFF.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
THE PROPER STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT YOKE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SG46 MANUAL STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SLIPPAGE OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
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