Recall
Mack Rd — 79V134000
NHTSA ID
79V134000
Make
Mack
Model
Rd
Years Affected
1976
Recall Date
1979-05-30
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
64,150
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
IN THE INVOLVED TRUCKS IT IS POSSIBLE THE ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN REAR MOUNTING BRACKET COULD FAIL, ALLOWING STEERING WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO FALL DOWN ONTO THE OPERATOR"S LAP.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL BRACKET IN THIS AREA TO PREVENT THE STEERING WHEEL FROM DISLOCATING IN THE EVENT OF A BRACKET FAILURE.