Mack Cf 1978

Model Cf made in 1978 by Mack got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.

Cf year 1978

Recalls

Model 1978

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
STEERING - LINKAGES
91V070000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 12/01/1967 to 12/01/1990	V (Vehicle)	3673	06/23/1992	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	05/01/1991	05/15/1991
Defect Summary	Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. the steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.
Consequence Summary	A broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Replace the defective steering arms.
Notes	System: steering levers.vehicle description: cf model fire chassis with gross axle weight ratings of12,000 pounds or greater and equipped with power steering.note: the specific mack axles affected are: fa532, faf532, fafw537, fafw5372,fafw13.5, faw538, faw14.3, fa604, fa6042, faw616, faw618, faw617, and faw20.
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
78V172000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED		V (Vehicle)	13800	02/22/1979	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	08/08/1978	10/12/1979
Defect Summary	The existing cross steering arms may have insufficient fatigue life in the neck area. this is near the boss for the cross steering tube ball joint connection. failure of either of the cross steering levers could lead to loss of steering control of the right front wheel.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install cross steering arms of improved design and greater strength.
Notes	Vehicle description: truck tractors.system: steering; steering arm.consequences of defect: loss of steering control could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
85V157000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 06/01/1973 to 10/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	143	08/27/1986	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	11/26/1985	12/04/1985
Defect Summary	The splined steering shaft may not be sufficiently engaged as designed due to inaccurate drilling of the holes in the frame to which the cab front mount member is bolted. under certain conditions the steering shaft may disengage. consequence of defect: a jarring impact might cause disengament of the splined shaft resulting in loss of steering control and possibly an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Replace shafts which measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with longer shaft.
Notes	System: steering shaft. vehicle description: fire trucks.
81V154000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 09/01/1976 to 09/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	826	08/05/1982	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	12/29/1981	01/08/1982
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	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.
83V037000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 09/01/1976 to 09/01/1981	V (Vehicle)	1455	08/05/1982	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	04/05/1983	04/27/1983
Defect Summary	On the involved vehicles the floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket do not have sufficient clearance to allow the shaft to turn freely. this causes the pinch bolt to bind or lock against the seal bracket.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The hole in the floorboard will be enlarged to allow sufficient clearance of the steering column u-joint pinch bolt, and a new bracket and lamp will be installed at no charge to owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: fire fighting equipment chassis equipped with sgp48steering gears.system: steering; steering column shaft u-joint clearances.consequences of defect: there will be little or no wheel return; loss ofsteering control without prior warning could result in an accident.
SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
84V036000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 10/01/1978 to 05/01/1982	V (Vehicle)	3421		ODI	MACK TRUCKS, INC	03/23/1984	04/11/1984
Defect Summary	Spring seat can deform, which causes a decrease in the clamping force in the suspension assembly. loss of clamping force may bring about axle misalignment or axle housing failure.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The axle housing will be inspected and replaced, if necessary. the spring seats will also be replaced.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: suspension; rear spring seat.consequences of defect: loss of vehicle control could occur without warning,possibly resulting in an accident.