OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

87V179000

Steering:linkages

Reported Nov 23, 1987 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Summary

CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Consequence

SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy

INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER.

Notes

SYSTEM: CROSS STEERING LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MACK FAW 616 OR 617 SERIES FRONTAXLE.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1987 Mack U Series 1987 Mack Rs Series 1987 Mack Dm Series 1987 Mack Rw Series 1987 Mack Mr Series 1987 Mack Cf 1987 Mack Mh 1987 Mack Rd Series

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