1984 MACK RD SERIES Recalls (2)

Campaign:
84V033000 on 04/04/1984
Component:
Steering:wheel and handle bar
Manufactured:
10/31/1983 - 01/31/1984
Affected:
4,393
Defect:
Improper steering clamp bolts and torque applied during installation. the bolt could fail, allowing the steering yoke to become loose.
Correction:
Inspection and, if necessary, installation of proper steering shaft clamp bolts tightened to specifications.
Notes:
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.

Campaign:
86V007000 on 01/21/1986
Component:
Vehicle speed control:cables
Manufactured:
08/31/1981 - 10/31/1984
Affected:
26,760
Defect:
The accelerator rod hole clearance is not adequate and can cause the accelerator linkage to bind. consequence of defect: if binding occurs while in a full throttle position, accelerator control would be lost without warning and an accident could occur.
Correction:
Enlarge the accelerator rod hole to eliminate interference within accelerator linkage.
Notes:
System: acceleration control linkage. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with e6 engines.

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