NHTSA Recall 87V179000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1987-11-23. An estimated 323 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
Risk
SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER.
Notes
SYSTEM: CROSS STEERING LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MACK FAW 616 OR 617 SERIES FRONTAXLE.
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