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  NHTSA Recall 87V187000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V187000; Date: Dec. 14, 1987

Under certain conditions, steering linkage could go intoa toggle condition resulting in a slow wheel return and impaired steeringcontrol, creating the potential for a vehicle crash without prior warning.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1987 Mack MH

Component: Steering:linkages

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 29

icon3 Recall Summary:

The pitman arm to drag link angle is out of phase.

icon2 How to Fix:

Replace mismarked pitman arm.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: pitman armvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with sheppard steering gear.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 5, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.