NHTSA Recall 87V187000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1987-12-14. An estimated 29 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE.
Risk
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, STEERING LINKAGE COULD GO INTOA TOGGLE CONDITION RESULTING IN A SLOW WHEEL RETURN AND IMPAIRED STEERINGCONTROL, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE MISMARKED PITMAN ARM.
Notes
SYSTEM: PITMAN ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SHEPPARD STEERING GEAR.
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