Mack Recall 89V157000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar
NHTSA recall 89V157000 · announced September 21, 1989 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 13 units affected
The problem
SPLINED SHAFT IN FIXED STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE TAPER.
The risk
IF THE RETAINING NUT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM:STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.VEHICLE 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.