Mack 1984–1986 Steering recall
Recalled May 27, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V069000 · Mack
Remedy
REPLACE LEFT HAND STEERING LEVER.
Units
200 units
Description
THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM TOGGLE ANGLE MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN CRITERIA, AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF TRUCK NEGOTIATES EXTREME RIGHT HAND TURN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DROPS INTO A DEEP HOLE, STEERING RETURN WOULD BE SLOW, WITHOUT WARNING TO OPERATOR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
What to do
REPLACE LEFT HAND STEERING LEVER.
Product
Mack RL SERIES · Mack RS SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →