MACK WL 1978: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : MACK | Model : WL | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1977-05-01 - 1979-04-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V137000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-10-22 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-06-01 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6673 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
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. |
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