SAAB MC 1990: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : SAAB | Model : MC | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 1990-01-01 - 1990-06-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V192000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-01-23 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-10-09 | Date Added to Database: 1994-10-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 321 | ||
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Summary:
THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LEVERS WITH AN IMPROVED STEERING LEVER WITH INCREASED FATIGUE STRENGTH. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA'W' 14.3 SPICERFRONT AXLE.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-610-439-3011. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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