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Campaign 84V-033

Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation

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Defect summary

IMPROPER STEERING CLAMP BOLTS AND TORQUE APPLIED DURING INSTALLATION. THE BOLT COULD FAIL, ALLOWING THE STEERING YOKE TO BECOME LOOSE.

Remedy

INSPECTION AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALLATION OF PROPER STEERING SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS.

Notes

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING; SHAFT CLAMP BOLTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS CAN LEAD TO COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 84V033000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

14 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about steering on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 84V-033
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
MackDM Series1983 to 19840
MackMC Series1983 to 19840
MackMH1983 to 19840
MackR Series1983 to 19840
MackRD Series1983 to 19840
MackRM Series1983 to 19840
MackU Series1983 to 19840
MackWS1983 to 19840
WesternRL Series1983 to 19840
WesternRS Series1983 to 19840
WesternRWL Series1983 to 19840
WesternRWS Series1983 to 19840
WesternWL Series1983 to 19840
WesternWS Series1983 to 19840
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.