NHTSA Recall 90V034000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V034000; Date: Feb. 23, 1990
Steering arm could fail without warning resulting in loss of steering control and possibly a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1980 Mack DMM; 1981 Mack DMM; 1982 Mack DMM; 1983 Mack DMM; 1984 Mack DMM; 1985 Mack DMM; 1986 Mack DMM; 1987 Mack DMM; 1988 Mack DMM; 1980 Mack RD; 1981 Mack RD; 1982 Mack RD; 1983 Mack RD; 1984 Mack RD; 1985 Mack RD; 1986 Mack RD; 1987 Mack RD; 1988 Mack RD; 1980 Mack RM; 1981 Mack RM; 1982 Mack RM; 1983 Mack RM; 1984 Mack RM; 1985 Mack RM; 1986 Mack RM; 1987 Mack RM; 1988 Mack RM
Component: Steering:linkages
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 1,862
Recall Summary:
Crack may develop on steering arm that could progress and reduce the fatigue life of the steering arm.
How to Fix:
Install a redesigned steering arm.
Recall Notes:
System: steering arm. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 9, 1990
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