MACK MH 1987: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V187000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MH | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-08-05 | 1987-12-14 | 1988-01-06 |
Production Dates: 1987-04-01 - 1987-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 29
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE.
Consequence
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, STEERING LINKAGE COULD GO INTOA TOGGLE CONDITION RESULTING IN A SLOW WHEEL RETURN AND IMPAIRED STEERINGCONTROL, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE MISMARKED PITMAN ARM.
Notes
SYSTEM: PITMAN ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SHEPPARD STEERING GEAR.
