MACK CF 1978: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 81V154000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | CF | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-08-05 | 1981-12-29 | 1982-01-08 |
Production Dates: 1976-09-01 - 1981-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 826
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET MAY NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY IN THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET/SEAL. THE PINCH BOLT IN THE COLUMN YOKE MAY BIND OR LOCK THE COLUMN AGAINST THE BRACKET, ALLOWING LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN.
DEALER WILL ENLARGE THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT. A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK FIRE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SGP48 STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; U-JOINT, FLOORBOARD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY LOCKS IN PLACE, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
