Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 82V-019 · 1980–1982 Mack U Series
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 82V-019 covers 22 1980–1982 Mack U Series for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO STEERING SHAFT SEPARATION DUE TO LOOSE SET SCREWS IN THE DASH SHEET BEARING WHICH MAY ALLOW THE SHAFT TO MOVE.
The fix
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND MODIFY THE STEERING SHAFT BY PROVIDING A GREATER SLIP LENGTH IN THE STEERING DRIVE SHAFT TO ELIMINATE SLIP JOINT SEPARATION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SGP5/ROSS STEERING GEAR.SYSTEM: STEERING; STEERING SHAFT SLIP JOINT.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: STEERING SHAFT DISENGAGEMENT DURING VEHICLE OPERATIONMAY CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE 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 April 1, 1980 to January 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.