Vehicle recall 80V162000 · December 10, 1980
1980 Mack R Series
The weld on the upper steering shaft where the female spline connects to the tube assembly may have been incorrectly positioned and actually missed the seam.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The weld on the upper steering shaft where the female spline connects to the tube assembly may have been incorrectly positioned and actually missed the seam.
- Remedy
- The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the affected shaft with one that has been properly welded, at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks.system: steering; upper steering shaft.consequences of defect: this condition can cause separation of the steeringshaft assembly, resulting in complete loss of steering, without prior warningand, possibly, an accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V162000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 10, 1980
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- June 8, 1981
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,524
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mack R Series (1980): 1980
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