MACK RWS 1981: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V041000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RWS | 1981 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-10-24 | 1983-04-14 | 1983-05-09 |
Production Dates: 1980-01-01 - 1981-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1515
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PITMAN ARM, A LEVER THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS FROM THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING LINKAGE, MAY LOOSEN OR BREAK AT ITS CONNECTION TO THE STEERING LINKAGE. THE FAILURE CAN PREVENT TURNING ATTEMPTS FROM HAVING ANY EFFECT. THE DEFECT IS CAUSED BY INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF THE BALL STUD CONNECTION IN THE PITMAN ARM.
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW PITMAN ARM BALL ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IN THE EVENT OF SUCH A FAILURE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLCOULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.
