Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 80V-162 · 1980 Mack R Series
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 80V-162 covers 1,524 1980 Mack R Series for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 10, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE AFFECTED SHAFT WITH ONE THAT HAS BEEN PROPERLY WELDED, AT NO CHARGE.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1980 to November 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.