Recall
Mack Wl — 79V164000
NHTSA ID
79V164000
Make
Mack
Model
Wl
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-07-09
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
4,640
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS USED IN THE YOKES OF THE STEERING SHAFT ASSEMBLIES MAY HAVE BEEN OVERSTRESSED DUE TO THE BOLTS NOT BEING TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS. AS A RESULT, THE PINCH BOLTS COULD BREAK WHILE IN SERVICE.
Remedy
FLANGE HEAD PINCH BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED WITH STANDARD GRADE 8 FASTENERS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.