MACK CF 1978: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | CF | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1982-08-05 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-04-27 |
Production Dates: 1976-09-01 - 1981-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1455
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET DO NOT HAVE SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE TO ALLOW THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY. THIS CAUSES THE PINCH BOLT TO BIND OR LOCK AGAINST THE SEAL BRACKET.
THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD WILL BE ENLARGED TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE OF THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT, AND A NEW BRACKET AND LAMP WILL BE INSTALLED AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SGP48STEERING GEARS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING COLUMN SHAFT U-JOINT CLEARANCES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THERE WILL BE LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN; LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
