Defect Description For Recall
Bolted Installation Of The Steering Gear Housing Has A Tendency To Loosen In Service. This Is Due To A Backward Installation Of The Lockwashers, Which Are Bellville Type, And A Resultant Incorrect Torque On The Bolts.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
MS250P
Year
1982
Recall Campaign Number
83V101000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
All Recalled Vehicles Will Have Bellville Type Lockwashers At Steering Gear Housing Attach Points Replaced With Standard Split-Type Lockwashers.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19821001
End Of Manufacture
19830801
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1486
Date Owners Notified
19840103
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19830927