MACK RD SERIES 1987: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V179000

Make Model Year
MACK RD 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.