NHTSA Recall 87V179000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V179000; Date: Nov. 23, 1987
Such failure could cause loss of truck control withoutprior warning and result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1987 Mack CF; 1987 Mack Dm Series; 1987 Mack MH; 1987 Mack Mr Series; 1987 Mack Rd Series; 1987 Mack Rs Series; 1987 Mack Rw Series; 1987 Mack U Series
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 323
Recall Summary:
Cross steering levers may be improperly heat treated and subject to fail during normal operation.
How to Fix:
Install new, properly heat treated steering lever.
Recall Notes:
System: cross steering levervehicle description: heavy duty trucks with mack faw 616 or 617 series frontaxle.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 16, 1988
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