MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-07-26.
Recall campaignNHTSA 88V124000
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Component
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
294
Reported to NHTSA
1988-07-26
Owners notified
1988-07-21
Defect description
POWER STEERING PUMPS MAY HAVE A RIDGE INSIDE THE ALUMINUM HOUSING WHICH COULD DETACH ITSELF FROM THE HOUSING AND BECOME WEDGED INSIDE THE RELIEF VALVE, KEEPING IT OPEN.
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF ASSISTANCE TO THESTEERING WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY RENAULT VEHICLESINDUSTRIALS S.A.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.