1979 MACK FWS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1979 MACK FWS
The 1979 MACK FWS has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN.
Recalls for the 1979 MACK FWS
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1979 MACK FWS, potentially affecting up to 1,377 vehicles.
Recall 83V121000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
| 1,377 vehicles affected
Defect: MOUNTING OF THE PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN AND LEAD TO EXCESSIVE WEAR IN EITHER THE PITMAN ARM SPLINES OR THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT SPLINES, OR BOTH. THIS CONDITION IS DUE TO INCORRECT TIGHTENING OF THE MOUNTING SCREWS DURING ASSEMBLY.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1979 MACK FWS
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1979 MACK FWS.
Safety Rating for the 1979 MACK FWS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1979 MACK FWS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1979 MACK FWS
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1979 MACK FWS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the MACK FWS
- 1978 MACK FWS — 0 complaints
- 1979 MACK FWS (current)
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