Mack Recall 81V154000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 81V154000 · announced December 29, 1981 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 826 units affected

The problem

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK FIRE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SGP48 STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; U-JOINT, FLOORBOARD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY LOCKS IN PLACE, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1976 Mack Cf
• 1977 Mack Cf
• 1978 Mack Cf
• 1979 Mack Cf
• 1980 Mack Cf
• 1981 Mack Cf

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