NHTSA recall 87V179000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V179000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 1987-11-23 |
| Owners notified | 1988-08-16 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 323 |
What is wrong
CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
What can happen
SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
The 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.
| 1987 MACK CF | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-08-01. |
|---|---|
| 1987 MACK DM SERIES | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-08-01. |
| 1987 MACK MH | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-08-01. |
| 1987 MACK MR SERIES | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-08-01. |
| 1987 MACK RD SERIES | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-08-01. |
| 1987 MACK RS SERIES | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-08-01. |
| 1987 MACK RW SERIES | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-08-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1987 MACK U SERIES | Built 1987-07-01 to 1987-08-01. |
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