MACK RM 1988: STEERING:LINKAGES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V034000

Make Model Year
MACK RM 1988
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.