Mack · Canada · High
Mack Superliner, RWS +1 more: Not Entered
Affects Mack Superliner, RWS, RWL · 1978–1979 — about 128 vehicles.
The hazard
1978-79 RWL AND RWS SUPERLINER TRUCKS. THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING SCREWS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TORQUED TO SPECIFICATION. THE SCREWS COULD LOOSEN AND RESULT IN WEAR OF EITHER THE PITMAN ARM SPLINES AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR SHAFT SPLINES. THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLE CRASH.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational