MACK RL797 1973: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V101000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RL797 | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-08-17 | 1973-05-04 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1972-10-01 - 1973-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 112
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
WITH ROSS PITMAN ARM.MANF'D OCT.2, 1972 THRU JAN.18, 1973.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT THE PITMAN ARM MAY NOT MEET REQUIRED FATIGUE TESTS.FAILUREAFTER LONG SERVICE DUE TO FATIGUE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH IMPROVED PITMAN ARM WHERE NECESSARY'.
