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.