Mack Recall 89V086000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 89V086000 · announced May 22, 1989 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 16,000 units affected

The problem

STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED.

What to do

RENEW AND RETORQUE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1988 Mack Ch
• 1989 Mack Ch
• 1988 Mack Dm Series
• 1989 Mack Dm Series
• 1988 Mack R Series
• 1989 Mack R Series
• 1988 Mack Rd Series
• 1989 Mack Rd Series
• 1988 Mack U Series
• 1989 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.