Mack CF (1976-1981): Steering
Recall 81V154000 · Dec 29, 1981 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
826
vehicles affected
826
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 81V154000
- Date
- Dec 29, 1981
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 826
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Steering wheel/handle bar
- Model years
- 1976-1981
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 81V154000?
1 model: Mack CF (1976-1981), about 826 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 81V154000?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.