NHTSA Recall 88V043000
NHTSA Campaign Id 88V043000; Date: Mar. 28, 1988
Under impacts such as road potholes, it could result inshaft disengagement. The driver would immediately lose steering controlwithout warning and vehicle crash could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1986 Mack RM; 1987 Mack RM; 1988 Mack RM
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 259
Recall Summary:
The steering shaft spline engagement is only . 52, the recommended engagement is 2 inches.
How to Fix:
Replace shafts that measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with a longer shaft.
Recall Notes:
System: steeringvehicle description: trucks
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1988
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