MACK WL 1975: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : MACK | Model : WL | Year : 1975 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 77V011000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1977-03-29 | Date Received by ODI: 1977-01-01 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2200 | ||
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Summary:
THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT YOKE CLAMP BOLTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SUFFICIENTLY TIGHTENED. SHOULD THESE BOLTS LOSSEN AND COME OFF, THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING GEAR. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE CLAMP BOLT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT, FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT, LOWER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SEPARATION OF THE LOWER STEERING CONTROL SHAFT LOWERYOKE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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