NHTSA recall 87V166000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V166000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 1987-10-26 |
| Owners notified | 1988-08-11 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 200 |
What is wrong
ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ARM, KEYWAY MAY BE IN THE WRONG LOCATION CAUSING A TOGGLE CONDITION TO OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN SLOW STEERING RETURN WITHOUT PRIORWARNING WHICH WOULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACRASH.
The remedy
REPLACE INCORRECT STEERING ARM.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING GEARS.
| 1986 MACK MH | Built 1986-06-01 to 1987-05-01. |
|---|---|
| 1987 MACK MH | Built 1986-06-01 to 1987-05-01. |
| 1986 MACK RW SERIES | Built 1986-06-01 to 1987-05-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1987 MACK RW SERIES | Built 1986-06-01 to 1987-05-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
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