Mack Cf 1982
Model Cf made in 1982 by Mack got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, suspension.
Model 1982
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 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 - 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||