Mack Recall 94V206000: Steering, Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)

NHTSA recall 94V206000 · announced October 21, 1994 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 204 units affected

The problem

THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.

The risk

THE FASTENER WASHERS CAN CRACK, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN GEARBOX MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FAILURE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT WASHERS WITH NEW, IMPROVED WASHERS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-439-3011. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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.