NHTSA recall 88V125000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 88V125000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 1988-07-27 |
| Owners notified | 1988-07-20 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 6400 |
What is wrong
SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.
What can happen
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR.
The remedy
RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
| 1988 MACK DM SERIES | Built 1987-08-01 to 1988-04-01. |
|---|---|
| 1988 MACK DMM SERIES | Built 1987-08-01 to 1988-04-01. Listed as a series or trim of this model. |
| 1988 MACK R SERIES | Built 1987-08-01 to 1988-04-01. |
| 1988 MACK RD SERIES | Built 1987-08-01 to 1988-04-01. |
| 1988 MACK RM SERIES | Built 1987-08-01 to 1988-04-01. |
| 1988 MACK U SERIES | Built 1987-08-01 to 1988-04-01. |
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