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NHTSA recall 83V041000

Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Mack Rwl and 3 more

Reported Apr 14, 19831,515 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt Jan 1, 1980 – Feb 1, 1981

The defect

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.

The remedy

The dealer will install a new pitman arm ball assembly at no charge.

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Vehicles in this recall

Mack Rwl
19801981
Mack Rws
19801981
Mack WL
19801981
Mack WS
19801981

Notes

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: in the event of such a failure, loss of vehicle controlcould occur without prior warning and an accident could result.