Mack Recall 86V069000: Steering, Linkages, Drag, Link, Connection

NHTSA recall 86V069000 · announced May 27, 1986 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 200 units affected

The problem

THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM TOGGLE ANGLE MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN CRITERIA, AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF TRUCK NEGOTIATES EXTREME RIGHT HAND TURN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DROPS INTO A DEEP HOLE, STEERING RETURN WOULD BE SLOW, WITHOUT WARNING TO OPERATOR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

REPLACE LEFT HAND STEERING LEVER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA(W)617 FRONT AXLE AND20,000 LB. TAPERLEAF SPRINGS.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1984 Mack Rl Series
• 1985 Mack Rl Series
• 1986 Mack Rl Series
• 1984 Mack Rs Series
• 1985 Mack Rs Series
• 1986 Mack Rs Series

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.