MACKFws
NHTSA vehicle recall lookup
1978 Mack Fws recalls
There is 1 NHTSA recall campaign associated with this vehicle configuration.
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STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN · 1
Campaign 83V121000
Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Pitman
Jun 11, 1984
Summary
MOUNTING OF THE PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE WEAR IN EITHER THE PITMAN ARM SPLINES OR THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT SPLINES, OR BOTH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
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THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS.
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