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1979 Mack RS Steering problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1979 Mack RS's steering with NHTSA. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

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Steering recalls for the 1979 Mack RS

Steering wheel / handle bar

79V1640004,640 vehicles affected

The problem
The flange head pinch bolts used in the yokes of the steering shaft assemblies may have been overstressed due to the bolts not being tightened to specifications. As a result, the pinch bolts could break while in service.
The fix
Flange head pinch bolts will be replaced with standard grade 8 fasteners without charge to owner.

Steering complaints

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