Vehicle recall 81V154000 · December 29, 1981
1976-1981 Mack CF
The floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket may not allow sufficient clearance for the shaft to turn freely in the center of the bracket/seal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The floorboard opening and the steering column seal bracket may not allow sufficient clearance for the shaft to turn freely in the center of the bracket/seal. The pinch bolt in the column yoke may bind or lock the column against the bracket, allowing little or no wheel return.
- Remedy
- Dealer will enlarge the hole in the floorboard to provide clearance for the steering column u-joint pinch bolt. A new bracket and clamp will also be installed without charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: truck fire chassis equipped with SGP48 steering gear.system: steering; u-joint, floorboard.consequences of defect: if the steering assembly locks in place, loss ofvehicle control, without warning, and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 81V154000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 29, 1981
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- August 5, 1982
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 826
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
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