- The problem
- 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
- The dealer will inspect and properly tighten the pitman arm retaining screws.
Vehicle safety record
1978 Mack FWS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1978 Mack FWS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in November 1983 for the shaft pitman.
NHTSA data checked
Rated once enough FWS years are on file
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1978 Mack FWS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1978 Mack FWS yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Mack FWS | 0 | 1 | - | |
| 1978 Mack Mack | 2 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 1978 Mack RD Series | 1 | 1 | C | Compare |
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Questions about the 1978 Mack FWS
Does the 1978 Mack FWS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1978 Mack FWS: shaft pitman (November 1983). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1978 Mack FWS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
What should I do if my 1978 Mack FWS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: 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