Recall
Mack Rwl — 83V041000
NHTSA ID
83V041000
Make
Mack
Model
Rwl
Years Affected
1981
Recall Date
1983-04-14
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Units Affected
1,515
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PITMAN ARM, A LEVER THAT TRANSMITS TURNING MOVEMENTS FROM THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING LINKAGE, MAY LOOSEN OR BREAK AT ITS CONNECTION TO THE STEERING LINKAGE. THE FAILURE CAN PREVENT TURNING ATTEMPTS FROM HAVING ANY EFFECT. THE DEFECT IS CAUSED BY INCORRECT ASSEMBLY OF THE BALL STUD CONNECTION IN THE PITMAN ARM.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A NEW PITMAN ARM BALL ASSEMBLY AT NO CHARGE.