Recalls › 79V134000

NHTSA recall 79V134000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Mack DM and 3 more

Reported May 30, 197964,150 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jun 1, 1974 – Mar 1, 1978

The defect

In the involved trucks it IS possible the adjustable steering column rear mounting bracket could fail, allowing steering wheel assembly to fall down onto the operator"s lap.

The remedy

Dealer will install an additional bracket in this area to prevent the steering wheel from dislocating in the event of a bracket failure.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Mack DM
19741975197619771978
Mack RD
19741975197619771978
Mack RL
19741975197619771978
Mack RS
19741975197619771978

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering assembly; steering wheel and column.consequences of defect: while steering would remain functional in thiscondition, the element of surprise to operator could cause loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.