Mack Recall 78V028000: Steering, Linkages
NHTSA recall 78V028000 · announced February 9, 1978 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 100 units affected
The problem
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING PITMAN ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: PITMAN ARM FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLWITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND A POTENTIAL VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.