Recall
Mack R Series — 80V053000
NHTSA ID
80V053000
Make
Mack
Model
R Series
Years Affected
1971
Recall Date
1980-05-06
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Units Affected
219
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END.
Remedy
INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.