MACK WS 1976: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 77V011000

Make Model Year
MACK WS 1976
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

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.

Remedy

THE DEALER WILL SECURE THE CLAMP BOLT AND MAKE THE NECESSARY MODIFICATIONS ON THE LOWER STEERING SHAFT, FREE OF CHARGE.

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.