Mack Recall 87V179000: Steering, Linkages

NHTSA recall 87V179000 · announced November 23, 1987 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 323 units affected

The problem

CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

The risk

SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: CROSS STEERING LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MACK FAW 616 OR 617 SERIES FRONTAXLE.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1987 Mack Cf
• 1987 Mack Dm Series
• 1987 Mack Mh
• 1987 Mack Mr Series
• 1987 Mack Rd Series
• 1987 Mack Rs Series
• 1987 Mack Rw Series
• 1987 Mack U Series

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