Mack Fap 1971

Model Fap made in 1971 by Mack got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1971

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES - KNUCKLE - SPINDLE - ARM
80V053000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 10/01/1968 to 09/01/1976V (Vehicle)21912/15/1980MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC05/06/198007/31/1980
Defect SummaryThe steering arm may develop cracks due to insufficient fatigue life in the machine radius of the taper at the steering knuckle end.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall steering arms that have been magna-flux inspected for cracks and shot peened for improved fatigue life. this will be done without charge.
NotesVehicle description: trucks.system: steering assembly; steering arm.consequences of defect: continued operation could lead to failure of thesteering arm, loss of steering control without prior warning, and potential forvehicle accident.