Mack F Series, FAP, FC, FCA and 2 more (1968-1976): Steering
Recall 80V053000 · May 6, 1980 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
219
vehicles affected
219
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 80V053000
- Date
- May 6, 1980
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 219
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Knuckle > Spindle > Arm
- Model years
- 1968-1976
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 54 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 80V053000?
6 models: Mack Fap (1968-1976), Mack FC (1968-1976), Mack Fca (1968-1976) and 3 more, about 219 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 80V053000?
INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.
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.