Mack 1988–1989 Steering recall
Recalled May 23, 1991 · NHTSA recall 91V080000 · Mack
Hazard
THIS FLEXING CAN CAUSE SEAL FAILURE OR CYLINDER FAILUREOF THE HYDROBOOST UNIT AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE INCORRECTLY BUILT BOOST CYLINDERS.
Units
35 units
Description
INCORRECT MANUFACTURE OF THE HYDROBOOST CYLINDER ALLOWS THE BALL SOCKET CLAMP TO CONTACT RIGHT SIDE STEERING LEVER ON AN EXTREME LEFT TURN AND CAUSE FLEXING OF THE CYLINDER ROD .
What to do
REPLACE INCORRECTLY BUILT BOOST CYLINDERS.
Product
Mack CF
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →