NHTSA Recall 89V157000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V157000; Date: Sep. 21, 1989

If the retaining nut is improperly torqued, steering wheel can come loose and steering control would be lost and could result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles:

1989 Mack Ch Series

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated

Affected Units:: 13

Recall Summary:

Splined shaft in fixed steering column is too short, causing the hub of the steering wheel to not fully seat in the taper.

How to Fix:

Replace steering column.

Recall Notes:

System:steering column shaft. Vehicle description:trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 13, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Mack vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.