Recall campaign · NHTSA 88V125000

Steering: linkages

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1988-07-27.

Recall campaignNHTSA 88V125000

Steering: linkages

Component: Steering: linkages
Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected: 6,400
Reported to NHTSA: 1988-07-27
Owners notified: 1988-07-20

Defect description

SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.

Safety risk

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.

Manufacturer remedy

RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 6 models.

Model	Years on record
MACK DM Series	1988
MACK DMM Series	1988
MACK R Series	1988
MACK RD Series	1988
MACK RM Series	1988
MACK U Series	1988

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.