MACK RL SERIES 1985: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 86V069000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RL SERIES | 1985 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1986-12-03 | 1986-05-27 | 1986-06-05 |
Production Dates: 1984-07-01 - 1986-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 200
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM TOGGLE ANGLE MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN CRITERIA, AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF TRUCK NEGOTIATES EXTREME RIGHT HAND TURN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DROPS INTO A DEEP HOLE, STEERING RETURN WOULD BE SLOW, WITHOUT WARNING TO OPERATOR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
REPLACE LEFT HAND STEERING LEVER.
SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA'W'617 FRONT AXLE AND20,000 LB. TAPERLEAF SPRINGS.
