Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V034000

Steering: linkages

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-02-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V034000

Steering: linkages

Component
Steering: linkages
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1,862
Reported to NHTSA
1990-02-23
Owners notified
1990-08-09

Defect description

CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON STEERING ARM THAT COULD PROGRESS AND REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE STEERING ARM.

Safety risk

STEERING ARM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.

Notes

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

Scope of coverage

27 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK DMM1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
MACK RD1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980
MACK RM1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980

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.