Recall
Mack Fws — 83V121000
NHTSA ID
83V121000
Make
Mack
Model
Fws
Years Affected
1979
Recall Date
1983-11-18
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Units Affected
1,377
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
MOUNTING OF THE PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE WEAR IN EITHER THE PITMAN ARM SPLINES OR THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT SPLINES, OR BOTH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS.