Safety Recall NHTSA · 80V054000 Reported May 6, 1980

Steering:power:shaft lower worm

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Steering · 109 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
80V054000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
109
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 6, 1980

Defect Summary

The prefabricated pinch bolt clamp at the lower steering shaft lower yoke may not perform adequately when tightened to specifications. The clamp may then deform and loss of clamping force and steering shaft disengagement may result.

Corrective Action

Dealer will retrofit with lower steering shaft lower yokes that provide for integral pinch bolt installation in place of previous separately fabricated clamp for the pinch bolt.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 80V054000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 80V054000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 80V054000?

NHTSA recall 80V054000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on May 6, 1980. It addresses: Steering:power:shaft lower worm. The recall affects approximately 109 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 80V054000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.