MACK R SERIES 1988: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V125000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | R SERIES | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-07-20 | 1988-07-27 | 1988-08-04 |
Production Dates: 1987-08-01 - 1988-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6400
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.
Consequence
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
