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