Steering wheel / handle bar Mack, Western recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on March 22, 1984. It covers about 4,393 vehicles across 28 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 84V033000
Reported: Mar 22, 1984
Vehicles: 4,393
Area: Steering

The problem

Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation. The bolt could fail, allowing the steering yoke to become loose.

The fix

Inspection and, if necessary, installation of proper steering shaft clamp bolts tightened to specifications.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy trucks.System: steering; shaft clamp bolts.Consequences of defect: this can lead to complete loss of steering controlwithout warning and possible vehicle crash.

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, Western dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 84V033000.
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.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
1983 Mack DM Series	0	1	C
1984 Mack DM Series	0	1	C
1983 Mack MC Series	0	1	B
1984 Mack MC Series	0	1	B
1983 Mack MH	0	8	F
1984 Mack MH	0	9	F
1983 Mack R Series	0	2	C
1984 Mack R Series	1	2	C
1983 Mack RD Series	0	2	D
1984 Mack RD Series	0	2	D
1983 Mack RM Series	0	1	B
1984 Mack RM Series	0	1	B
1983 Mack U Series	0	1	C
1984 Mack U Series	0	1	C
1983 Mack WS	0	1	A
1984 Mack WS	0	1	A
1983 Western RL Series	0	1	B
1984 Western RL Series	0	1	B
1983 Western RS Series	0	1	B
1984 Western RS Series	0	1	B
1983 Western RWL Series	0	2	B
1984 Western RWL Series	0	2	B
1983 Western RWS Series	0	2	B
1984 Western RWS Series	0	2	B
1983 Western WL Series	0	1	B
1984 Western WL Series	0	1	B
1983 Western WS Series	0	1	B
1984 Western WS Series	0	1	B

Questions

Is the 84V033000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 84V033000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 84V033000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on March 22, 1984. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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