NHTSA Recall 88V102000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1988-06-27. An estimated 140 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARS.
Risk
IF ONE OF THE FITTINGS BREAK, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ISLOST, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE CENTER PORT STEERING GEAR CYLINDER HEADS WITH NEW SIDE PORT CYLINDER HEADS. ALSO, INSTALL THICKER BUMPER STOPS TO ELIMINATE SPRING TO GEAR CONTACT.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD DUAL STEERINGGEARS AND 34.5 INCH SPRING CENTERS.
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