BMW R SERIES 1980: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : BMW | Model : R SERIES | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 1980-01-01 - 1980-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 80V162000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1981-06-08 | Date Received by ODI: 1980-12-10 | Date Added to Database: 1981-01-13 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1524 | ||
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Summary:
THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SHAFT WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY WELDED, AT NO CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE STEERINGSHAFT ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND, POSSIBLY, AN ACCIDENT. |
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