MACK WS 1976: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 76V060000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | WS | 1976 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1976-10-27 | 1976-04-20 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 608
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
MACK CAMPAIGN NO SC075.TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT A FAULTY WELD IN ATTACHINGTHE TUBULAR UPPER SECTION OF THE STEERING SHAFT TO THE SOLID LOWER SECTION.FAILURE OF THIS WELD ALLOWS INTERNAL SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT WITHRESULTANT COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT WARNING TO THE DRIVER.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING UPPER STEERING SHAFT WITH IMPROVED MATERIAL'.
