MACK RM 1986: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : MACK | Model : RM | Year : 1986 |
| Build Dates : 1985-01-01 - 1988-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 88V043000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1988-03-25 | Date Received by ODI: 1988-03-28 | Date Added to Database: 1988-04-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 259 | ||
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Summary:
THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES. |
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Consequence:
UNDER IMPACTS SUCH AS ROAD POTHOLES, IT COULD RESULT INSHAFT DISENGAGEMENT. THE DRIVER WOULD IMMEDIATELY LOSE STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE SHAFTS THAT MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH A LONGER SHAFT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS |
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