OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
88V102000
Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Reported Jun 27, 1988 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Summary
COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARS.
Consequence
IF ONE OF THE FITTINGS BREAK, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ISLOST, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE CENTER PORT STEERING GEAR CYLINDER HEADS WITH NEW SIDE PORT CYLINDER HEADS. ALSO, INSTALL THICKER BUMPER STOPS TO ELIMINATE SPRING TO GEAR CONTACT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD DUAL STEERINGGEARS AND 34.5 INCH SPRING CENTERS.
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