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NHTSA recall 80V162000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Mack R Series

Reported Dec 10, 19801,524 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1980 – Nov 1, 1980

The defect

The weld on the upper steering shaft where the female spline connects to the tube assembly may have been incorrectly positioned and actually missed the seam.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected shaft with one that has been properly welded, at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mack R Series
1980

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; upper steering shaft.consequences of defect: this condition can cause separation of the steeringshaft assembly, resulting in complete loss of steering, without prior warningand, possibly, an accident.