Mack Wl 1981
Model Wl made in 1981 by Mack got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1981
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 - GEAR BOX - SHAFT PITMAN | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V041000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 01/01/1980 to 02/01/1981 | V (Vehicle) | 1515 | 10/24/1983 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 04/14/1983 | 05/09/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The pitman arm, a lever that transmits turning movements from the steering gear to the steering linkage, may loosen or break at its connection to the steering linkage. the failure can prevent turning attempts from having any effect. the defect is caused by incorrect assembly of the ball stud connection in the pitman arm. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will install a new pitman arm ball assembly at no charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: in the event of such a failure, loss of vehicle controlcould occur without prior warning and an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||