MACK CLASS 8 1988: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V114000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | CLASS 8 | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1993-01-22 | 1992-08-07 | 1992-08-24 |
Production Dates: 1987-07-01 - 1988-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5500
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS INTERCONNECTING THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND STEERING KNUCKLES TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM INFERIOR MATERIALS AND FAIL IN LOW IMPACT SITUATIONS.
FAILURE OF THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
REPLACE THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS.
SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH FA'W'616 OR FA'W'617 FRONT AXLESINCORPORATING CROSS STEERING LEVERS PROVIDED BY DANA CORPORATION, HEAT CODED"HJC".
