NHTSA Recall 88V125000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1988-07-27. An estimated 6,400 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.
Risk
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR.
What the manufacturer will do
RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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