MACK MR 1990: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 94V192000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MR | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-01-23 | 1994-10-09 | 1994-10-18 |
Production Dates: 1990-01-01 - 1990-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 321
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LEVERS WITH AN IMPROVED STEERING LEVER WITH INCREASED FATIGUE STRENGTH.
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA'W' 14.3 SPICERFRONT AXLE.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-610-439-3011. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
