MACK MH 1984: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V057000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MH | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1985-12-09 | 1985-05-03 | 1985-05-14 |
Production Dates: 1984-08-01 - 1985-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DRAG LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLT TO AXLE BEAM INTERFERENCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING A TURNING MANEUVER, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR COMPLETE LOCKUP OF STEERING COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH.
ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING SYSTEMS. SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKS.
