Defect Description For Recall
The Prefabricated Pinch Bolt Clamp At The Lower Steering Shaft Lower Yoke May Not Perform Adequately When Tightened To Specifications. The Clamp May Then Deform And Loss Of ClaMPIng Force And Steering Shaft Disengagement May Result.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
U SERIES
Year
1979
Recall Campaign Number
80V054000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Dealer Will Retrofit With Lower Steering Shaft Lower Yokes That Provide For Integral Pinch Bolt Installation In Place Of Previous Separately Fabricated Clamp For The Pinch Bolt.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19760701
End Of Manufacture
19800101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
109
Date Owners Notified
19810131
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19800506