MACK RM 1987: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V043000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RM | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-03-25 | 1988-03-28 | 1988-04-06 |
Production Dates: 1985-01-01 - 1988-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 259
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.
UNDER IMPACTS SUCH AS ROAD POTHOLES, IT COULD RESULT INSHAFT DISENGAGEMENT. THE DRIVER WOULD IMMEDIATELY LOSE STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
REPLACE SHAFTS THAT MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH A LONGER SHAFT.
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS
