MACK WS 1975: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V011000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | WS | 1975 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1977-03-29 | 1977-01-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE CLAMP BOLT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT, FREE OF CHARGE.
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.
