NHTSA Recall 89V157000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1989-09-21. An estimated 13 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SPLINED SHAFT IN FIXED STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE TAPER.
Risk
IF THE RETAINING NUT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN.
Notes
SYSTEM:STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS.
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