BMW R SERIES 1981: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
| Make : BMW | Model : R SERIES | Year : 1981 |
| Build Dates : 1981-08-01 - 1981-09-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 81V155000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1982-06-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1981-12-29 | Date Added to Database: 1982-01-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 225 | ||
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Summary:
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS DUE TO A DESIGN CHANGE. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE BOLT TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO LOOSEN. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RETORQUE THE RETAINING BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AT NO CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD THIS LOOSE CONDITION GO UNCORRECTED, THE SPLINEDGROOVES ON THE OUTPUT SHAFT COULD WEAR SMOOTH, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERINGCONTROL, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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