MACK R SERIES 1980: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 80V162000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | R SERIES | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1981-06-08 | 1980-12-10 | 1981-01-13 |
Production Dates: 1980-01-01 - 1980-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1524
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SHAFT WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY WELDED, AT NO CHARGE.
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.
