Recall
Mack Rd — 78V172000
NHTSA ID
78V172000
Make
Mack
Model
Rd
Years Affected
1977
Recall Date
1978-08-08
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Units Affected
13,800
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE EXISTING CROSS STEERING ARMS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE NECK AREA. THIS IS NEAR THE BOSS FOR THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BALL JOINT CONNECTION. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CROSS STEERING ARMS OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND GREATER STRENGTH.