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NHTSA recall 82V019000

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Mack U Series

Reported Mar 2, 198222 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Apr 1, 1980 – Jan 1, 1982

The defect

Certain vehicles may be subject to steering shaft separation due to loose set screws in the dash sheet bearing which may allow the shaft to move.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect and modify the steering shaft by providing a greater slip length in the steering drive shaft to eliminate slip joint separation.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mack U Series
198019811982

Notes

Vehicle description: trucks equipped with sgp5/ross steering gear.system: steering; steering shaft slip joint.consequences of defect: steering shaft disengagement during vehicle operationmay cause loss of steering control and a vehicle accident.