Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 79V-165 · 1979 Mack R

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 79V-165 covers 80 1979 Mack R for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on July 9, 1979.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected801 model

ReportedJul 9, 1979Owners notified Nov 28, 1979

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 79V165000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE PINCH BOLT HOLE CENTER TO STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT ON THE LOWER YOKE DIMENSION EXCEEDS SPECIFICATIONS. IF THE PINCH BOLT BECOMES LOOSE, IT WILL NOT ENGAGE THE STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT NOTCH AND THE SHAFT COULD SLIP OFF.

What to do

The fix

THE PROPER STEERING GEAR INPUT SHAFT YOKE WILL BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SG46 MANUAL STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: SHOULD SLIPPAGE OCCUR, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND ANACCIDENT COULD RESULT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack R1979

Built from March 1, 1979 to June 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.