Mack Recall 83V101000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 83V101000 · announced September 27, 1983 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 1,486 units affected

The problem

BOLTED INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING HAS A TENDENCY TO LOOSEN IN SERVICE. THIS IS DUE TO A BACKWARD INSTALLATION OF THE LOCKWASHERS, WHICH ARE BELLVILLE TYPE, AND A RESULTANT INCORRECT TORQUE ON THE BOLTS.

What to do

ALL RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE BELLVILLE TYPE LOCKWASHERS AT STEERING GEAR HOUSING ATTACH POINTS REPLACED WITH STANDARD SPLIT-TYPE LOCKWASHERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING SYSTEM; STEERING GEAR MOUNTING HARDWARE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: LOOSENING OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING MAY RESULT INERRATIC STEERING AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1982 Mack Ms200
• 1983 Mack Ms200
• 1982 Mack Ms250p
• 1983 Mack Ms250p
• 1982 Mack Ms300p
• 1983 Mack Ms300p
• 1982 Mack Ms300t
• 1983 Mack Ms300t

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