Recall
Mack Rd Series — 81V155000
NHTSA ID
81V155000
Make
Mack
Model
Rd Series
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1981-12-29
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Units Affected
225
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING BOLT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE REQUIRED SPECIFICATIONS DUE TO A DESIGN CHANGE. INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE BOLT TO THE OUTPUT SHAFT COULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO LOOSEN.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, RETORQUE THE RETAINING BOLT TO PROPER SPECIFICATIONS AT NO CHARGE.