CONTINENTAL CARGO RS SERIES 1987: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : CONTINENTAL CARGO | Model : RS SERIES | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 1987-07-01 - 1987-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 87V179000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-08-16 | Date Received by ODI: 1987-11-23 | Date Added to Database: 1987-12-04 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 323 | ||
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Summary:
CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: CROSS STEERING LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MACK FAW 616 OR 617 SERIES FRONTAXLE. |
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