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NHTSARecalled May 6, 1980 · #80V053000

STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END.

Product details

Product
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

View the official CPSC notice