1980 Mack Rws Recalls
All 1980 Mack Rws recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.May 9th, 1983
Recalled Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Recall Date
May 9th, 1983
May 9th, 1983
Units Effected
1,515
1,515
NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V041000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1980
Manufactured End Date: February 1st, 1981
Date of Owner Notification: October 24th, 1983
Defect Summary:
THE PITMAN ARM, A LEVER THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS FROM THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING LINKAGE, MAY LOOSEN OR BREAK AT ITS CONNECTION TO THE STEERING LINKAGE. THE FAILURE CAN PREVENT TURNING ATTEMPTS FROM HAVING ANY EFFECT. THE DEFECT IS CAUSED BY INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF THE BALL STUD CONNECTION IN THE PITMAN ARM. Corrective Summary:
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW PITMAN ARM BALL ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE. Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF SUCH A FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
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