Recall 83V101000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Defect in 1982-1983 MACK MS300P
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,486 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 83V101000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,486 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
BOLTED INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING GEAR HOUSING HAS A TENDENCY TO LOOSEN IN SERVICE. THIS IS DUE TO A BACKWARD INSTALLATION OF THE LOCKWASHERS, WHICH ARE BELLVILLE TYPE, AND A RESULTANT INCORRECT TORQUE ON THE BOLTS.
Remedy
ALL RECALLED VEHICLES WILL HAVE BELLVILLE TYPE LOCKWASHERS AT STEERING GEAR HOUSING ATTACH POINTS REPLACED WITH STANDARD SPLIT-TYPE LOCKWASHERS.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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