Mack RWL, RWS, WL, WS (1977-1979): Steering
Recall 79V137000 · Jun 1, 1979 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
6,673
vehicles affected
6,673
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 79V137000
- Date
- Jun 1, 1979
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 6,673
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages
- Model years
- 1977-1979
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING NUT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN INADEQUATE RETENTION OF THE NUT AT THE OUTPUT SHAFT, ALLOWING THE PITMAN ARM TO BECOME LOOSE.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 12 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 79V137000?
4 models: Mack RWL (1977-1979), Mack RWS (1977-1979), Mack WL (1977-1979) and 1 more, about 6,673 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 79V137000?
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND RETORQUE PITMAN ARM, IF NECESSARY, AT NO COST 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.