FMC R 1989: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| Make : FMC | Model : R | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1989-06-01 - 1989-08-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V052000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1990-06-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1990-03-16 | Date Added to Database: 1990-03-28 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 267 | ||
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Summary:
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND THE FRAME RAIL THROUGH HOLE CAN CAUSE SECTOR SHAFT WEAR AND CAN WEAKEN SHAFT CAUSE IT TO BREAK. |
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Consequence:
SHAFT FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
ENLARGE FRAME RAIL THROUGH HOLE TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE: REPLACE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT IF SCORED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS. |
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