Recall
Mack R — 79V165000
NHTSA ID
79V165000
Make
Mack
Model
R
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1979-07-09
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
80
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PINCH BOLT HOLE CENTER TO STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT ON THE LOWER YOKE DIMENSION EXCEEDS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE PINCH BOLT BECOMES LOOSE, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT NOTCH AND THE SHAFT COULD SLIP OFF.
Remedy
THE PROPER STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT YOKE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.