- The problem
- In the involved trucks it is possible the adjustable steering column rear mounting bracket could fail, allowing steering wheel assembly to fall down onto the operator"s lap.
- The fix
- Dealer will install an additional bracket in this area to prevent the steering wheel from dislocating in the event of a bracket failure.
Steering
1976 Mack DM Steering problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1976 Mack DM's steering with NHTSA. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Steering recalls for the 1976 Mack DM
- The problem
- The existing cross steering arms may have insufficient fatigue life in the neck area. This is near the boss for the cross steering tube ball joint connection. Failure of either of the cross steering levers could lead to loss of steering control of the right front wheel.
- The fix
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install cross steering arms of improved design and greater strength.
Steering complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Mack DM steering complaints by year
DM steering problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data