Vehicle recall 83V041000 · April 14, 1983
Mack RWL, RWS and 2 more models
The pitman arm, a lever that transmits turning movements from the steering gear to the steering linkage, may loosen or break at its connection to the steering linkage.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The pitman arm, a lever that transmits turning movements from the steering gear to the steering linkage, may loosen or break at its connection to the steering linkage. The failure can prevent turning attempts from having any effect. The defect is caused by incorrect assembly of the ball stud connection in the pitman arm.
- Remedy
- The dealer will install a new pitman arm ball assembly at no charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; pitman arm.consequences of defect: in the event of such a failure, loss of vehicle controlcould occur without prior warning and an accident could result.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 83V041000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 14, 1983
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- October 24, 1983
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,515
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman
Vehicles covered
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