Mack Recall 80V162000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 80V162000 · announced December 10, 1980 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 1,524 units affected
The problem
THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM.
What to do
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SHAFT WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY WELDED, AT NO CHARGE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; UPPER STEERING SHAFT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE STEERINGSHAFT ASSEMBLY, RESULTING IN COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND, POSSIBLY, AN 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.