MACK FWS 1978: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
| Make : MACK | Model : FWS | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1978-01-01 - 1979-03-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V121000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-04-13 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-11-18 | Date Added to Database: 1983-12-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1377 | ||
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Summary:
MOUNTING OF THE PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE WEAR IN EITHER THE PITMAN ARM SPLINES OR THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT SPLINES, OR BOTH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS DURING ASSEMBLY. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING LINKAGE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OFSTEERING CONTROL AND THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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