MACK RM SERIES 1983: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : MACK | Model : RM SERIES | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1983-11-01 - 1984-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 84V033000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1984-11-05 | Date Received by ODI: 1984-03-22 | Date Added to Database: 1984-04-05 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 4393 | ||
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Summary:
IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALLATION OF PROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH. |
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