Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 75V-140 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 75V-140 covers 402 Mack vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1975.
Source: NHTSA recall 75V140000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
MACK CAMPAIGN NO SCO-62.TRUCKS MFG'D DEC.13, 1974 THRU JUNE 25, 1975.POSSIBILITY THE CLAMP AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLYPOSITIONED ON THE STEERING COLUMN, WHICH COULD RESULT IN STEERING SHAFT SPLINEENGAGEMENT BEING LESS THAN SPECIFIED.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS IT COULD RESULTIN STEERING SHAFT SPLINE DISENGAGEMENT WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND ADJUSTING STEERING COLUMN CLAMP WHERE NECESSARY).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.