MACK RM 1980: STEERING:LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V034000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RM | 1980 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1990-08-09 | 1990-02-23 | 1990-03-01 |
Production Dates: 1980-12-01 - 1988-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1862
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON STEERING ARM THAT COULD PROGRESS AND REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE STEERING ARM.
Consequence
STEERING ARM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
