Mack Recall 87V166000: Steering, Linkages
NHTSA recall 87V166000 · announced October 26, 1987 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 200 units affected
The problem
ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ARM, KEYWAY MAY BE IN THE WRONG LOCATION CAUSING A TOGGLE CONDITION TO OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN SLOW STEERING RETURN WITHOUT PRIORWARNING WHICH WOULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACRASH.
What to do
REPLACE INCORRECT STEERING ARM.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING GEARS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.