- 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
1979 Mack WS Steering problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1979 Mack WS'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 1979 Mack WS
- The problem
- 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
- Dealer will inspect and retorque pitman arm, if necessary, at no cost to owner.
Steering complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Mack WS steering complaints by year
WS 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