Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 81V-154 · 1976–1981 Mack CF

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 81V-154 covers 826 1976–1981 Mack CF for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 1981.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8261 model

ReportedDec 29, 1981Owners notified Aug 5, 1982

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 81V154000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE FLOORBOARD OPENING AND THE STEERING COLUMN SEAL BRACKET MAY NOT ALLOW SUFFICIENT CLEARANCE FOR THE SHAFT TO TURN FREELY IN THE CENTER OF THE BRACKET/SEAL. THE PINCH BOLT IN THE COLUMN YOKE MAY BIND OR LOCK THE COLUMN AGAINST THE BRACKET, ALLOWING LITTLE OR NO WHEEL RETURN.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL ENLARGE THE HOLE IN THE FLOORBOARD TO PROVIDE CLEARANCE FOR THE STEERING COLUMN U-JOINT PINCH BOLT. A NEW BRACKET AND CLAMP WILL ALSO BE INSTALLED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK FIRE CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH SGP48 STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; U-JOINT, FLOORBOARD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: IF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY LOCKS IN PLACE, LOSS OFVEHICLE CONTROL, WITHOUT WARNING, AND AN ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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 CF1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981

Built from September 1, 1976 to September 1, 1981. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.