MACK RWS 1979: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 79V137000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RWS | 1979 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1979-10-22 | 1979-06-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1977-05-01 - 1979-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6673
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE NUT AT THE OUTPUT SHAFT, ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO BECOME LOOSE.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING LINKAGES; ARM, PITMAN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO PREMATURE WEARING OF THEOUTPUT SHAFT CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
