Recall 81V154000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1976-1981 MACK CF
RECALL This recall affects up to 826 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 81V154000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 826 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V382000 | 2025 MACK GRANITE (GR) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 8 | |
| 25V333000 | 2026 MACK MD | SEAT BELTS | 42 | |
| 25V030000 | 2010 MACK MRU | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 142 |