MACK U SERIES 1980: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
| Make : MACK | Model : U SERIES | Year : 1980 |
| Build Dates : 1980-04-01 - 1982-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 82V019000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1982-02-24 | Date Received by ODI: 1982-03-02 | Date Added to Database: 1982-03-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 22 | ||
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Summary:
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION DUE TO LOOSE SET SCREWS IN THE DASH SHEET BEARING WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SHAFT TO MOVE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE STEERING SHAFT BY PROVIDING A GREATER SLIP LENGTH IN THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO ELIMINATE SLIP JOINT SEPARATION. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SGP5/ROSS STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT SLIP JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT DURING VEHICLE OPERATIONMAY CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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