The problem
The prefabricated pinch bolt clamp at the lower steering shaft lower yoke may not perform adequately when tightened to specifications. The clamp may then deform and loss of clamping force and steering shaft disengagement may result.
The fix
Dealer will retrofit with lower steering shaft lower yokes that provide for integral pinch bolt installation in place of previous separately fabricated clamp for the pinch bolt.
Contacts
Vehicle description: trucks.System: steering; power steering shaft; fabricated pinch bolt clamp.Consequences of defect: disengagement of the steering shaft may cause loss ofvehicle control without prior warning and, possibly, an accident.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V054000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.