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Below are all the recalls for a specific make and model for the indicated year. This gives you all recalls related to this model and the details of each recall.

1969 mack fc

Recall No.
80V053000
Report Receipt Date:
May 6, 1980
Component(s):
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM

SUMMARY

THE STEERING ARM MAY DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE MACHINE RADIUS OF THE TAPER AT THE STEERING KNUCKLE END.

CONSEQUENCE

No Data

REMEDY

INSTALL STEERING ARMS THAT HAVE BEEN MAGNA-FLUX INSPECTED FOR CRACKS AND SHOT PEENED FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE LIFE. THIS WILL BE DONE WITHOUT CHARGE.

NOTES

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS.SYSTEM: STEERING ASSEMBLY; STEERING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED OPERATION COULD LEAD TO FAILURE OF THESTEERING ARM, LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, AND POTENTIAL FORVEHICLE ACCIDENT.

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