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Recall campaign79V165000

Recall 79V165000: Mack trucks, incorporated

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Report received
Jul 9, 1979
Manufacturer
Mack trucks, incorporated
Potentially affected
80vehicles
Model years
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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The pinch bolt hole center to steering gear input shaft on the lower yoke dimension exceeds specifications. If the pinch bolt becomes loose, it will not engage the steering gear input shaft notch and the shaft could slip off.

Remedy

The proper steering gear input shaft yoke will be installed without charge to owner.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.