Mack Recall 88V043000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
NHTSA recall 88V043000 · announced March 28, 1988 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 259 units affected
The problem
THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.
The risk
UNDER IMPACTS SUCH AS ROAD POTHOLES, IT COULD RESULT INSHAFT DISENGAGEMENT. THE DRIVER WOULD IMMEDIATELY LOSE STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
What to do
REPLACE SHAFTS THAT MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH A LONGER SHAFT.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS
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.