Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V157000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-09-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V157000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
13
Reported to NHTSA
1989-09-21
Owners notified
1989-09-13

Defect description

SPLINED SHAFT IN FIXED STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE TAPER.

Safety risk

IF THE RETAINING NUT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE STEERING COLUMN.

Notes

SYSTEM:STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
MACK CH Series1989

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.