Recall
Mack R Series — 80V162000
NHTSA ID
80V162000
Make
Mack
Model
R Series
Years Affected
1980
Recall Date
1980-12-10
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Units Affected
1,524
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE WELD ON THE UPPER STEERING SHAFT WHERE THE FEMALE SPLINE CONNECTS TO THE TUBE ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY POSITIONED AND ACTUALLY MISSED THE SEAM.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SHAFT WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY WELDED, AT NO CHARGE.