Mack 1976–1981 Steering recall
Recalled December 29, 1981 · NHTSA recall 81V154000 · Mack
Remedy
DEALER WILL ENLARGE THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT. A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Units
826 units
Description
THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET MAY NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY IN THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET/SEAL. THE PINCH BOLT IN THE COLUMN YOKE MAY BIND OR LOCK THE COLUMN AGAINST THE BRACKET, ALLOWING LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN.
What to do
DEALER WILL ENLARGE THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT. A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Product
Mack CF
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →