Vehicle Recall Archive for 1987 MACK

Record ID 7951
Campaign Number 88V043000
Make of Vehicle MACK
Model of Vehicle RM
Year 1987
Make Campaign Number
Component Description STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.
Effect of Defect UNDER IMPACTS SUCH AS ROAD POTHOLES, IT COULD RESULT INSHAFT DISENGAGEMENT. THE DRIVER WOULD IMMEDIATELY LOSE STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Fix Defect REPLACE SHAFTS THAT MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH A LONGER SHAFT.
Manufacturers MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Start of Manufacture 19850101
End of Manufacture 19880101
Type of Recall VEHICLE
Number Affected 259
Date Owners Notified 19880325
Initiated By MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
Date Report Received 19880328
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard


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