NHTSA Recall 85V057000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1985-05-03. An estimated 52 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE DRAG LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLT TO AXLE BEAM INTERFERENCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING A TURNING MANEUVER, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR COMPLETE LOCKUP OF STEERING COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING SYSTEMS. SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKS.
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