Mack 1973–1977 Steering recall
Recalled February 9, 1978 · NHTSA recall 78V028000 · Mack
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING PITMAN ARM, STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.
Units
100 units
Description
THE STEERING PITMAN ARM IS SUBJECT TO FAILURE AT THE AREA OF THE TRANSITION TO THE ARM OFFSET DUE TO HIGH STRESS CONCENTRATIONS.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEERING PITMAN ARM, STEERING GEAR OUTPUT SHAFT AND STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET.
Product
Mack HMM6856S
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →