Mack Recall 79V134000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 79V134000 · announced May 30, 1979 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 64,150 units affected

The problem

IN THE INVOLVED TRUCKS IT IS POSSIBLE THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN REAR MOUNTING BRACKET COULD FAIL, ALLOWING STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL DOWN ONTO THE OPERATOR"S LAP.

What to do

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT THE STEERING WHEEL FROM DISLOCATING IN THE EVENT OF A BRACKET FAILURE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: WHILE STEERING WOULD REMAIN FUNCTIONAL IN THISCONDITION, THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE TO OPERATOR COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1974 Mack Dm
• 1975 Mack Dm
• 1976 Mack Dm
• 1977 Mack Dm
• 1978 Mack Dm
• 1974 Mack Rd
• 1975 Mack Rd
• 1976 Mack Rd
• 1977 Mack Rd
• 1978 Mack Rd
• 1974 Mack Rl
• 1975 Mack Rl
• 1976 Mack Rl
• 1977 Mack Rl
• 1978 Mack Rl
• 1974 Mack Rs
• 1975 Mack Rs
• 1976 Mack Rs
• 1977 Mack Rs
• 1978 Mack Rs

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.