OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

86V069000

Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection

Reported May 27, 1986 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Summary

THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM TOGGLE ANGLE MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN CRITERIA, AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF TRUCK NEGOTIATES EXTREME RIGHT HAND TURN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DROPS INTO A DEEP HOLE, STEERING RETURN WOULD BE SLOW, WITHOUT WARNING TO OPERATOR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

Consequence

Not supplied in the source record.

Remedy

REPLACE LEFT HAND STEERING LEVER.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA(W)617 FRONT AXLE AND20,000 LB. TAPERLEAF SPRINGS.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1986 Mack Rl Series 1986 Mack Rs Series 1985 Mack Rl Series 1985 Mack Rs Series 1984 Mack Rs Series 1984 Mack Rl Series

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