NHTSA Recall 90V052000
NHTSA Campaign Id 90V052000; Date: Mar. 16, 1990
Shaft failure during vehicle operation would cause loss of steering control and a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
1989 Mack R; 1989 Mack RB; 1989 Mack RD
Component: Steering:gear Box:shaft Sector
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 267
Recall Summary:
Interference between steering gear sector shaft and the frame rail through hole can cause sector shaft wear and can weaken shaft cause it to break.
How to Fix:
Enlarge frame rail through hole to prevent interference: replace steering gear sector shaft if scored.
Recall Notes:
System: steering gear sector shaft. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 14, 1990
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