NHTSA Recall 90V052000
Filed by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Component: Steering. Reported 1990-03-16. An estimated 267 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND THE FRAME RAIL THROUGH HOLE CAN CAUSE SECTOR SHAFT WEAR AND CAN WEAKEN SHAFT CAUSE IT TO BREAK.
Risk
SHAFT FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What the manufacturer will do
ENLARGE FRAME RAIL THROUGH HOLE TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE: REPLACE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT IF SCORED.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
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