Mack FWS, RWL (1978-1979): Steering
Recall 83V121000 · Nov 18, 1983 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
1,377
vehicles affected
1,377
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 83V121000
- Date
- Nov 18, 1983
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 1,377
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Gear box > Shaft pitman
- Model years
- 1978-1979
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Poisoning
What is wrong
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 83V121000?
2 models: Mack FWS (1978-1979), Mack RWL (1978-1979), about 1,377 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 83V121000?
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS.
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.