Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 84V-033 · Mack and Western vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 84V-033 covers 4,393 Mack and Western vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on March 22, 1984.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4,39314 models

ReportedMar 22, 1984Owners notified Nov 5, 1984

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 84V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.

What to do

The fix

INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALLATION OF PROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.

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

14 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack DM Series1983, 1984

Mack MC Series1983, 1984

Mack MH1983, 1984

Mack RD Series1983, 1984

Mack RM Series1983, 1984

Mack R Series1983, 1984

Mack U Series1983, 1984

Mack WS1983, 1984

Western RL Series1983, 1984

Western RS Series1983, 1984

Western RWL Series1983, 1984

Western RWS Series1983, 1984

Western WL Series1983, 1984

Western WS Series1983, 1984

Built from November 1, 1983 to February 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.