Make : MACK | Model : CH SERIES | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19890301 - 19890701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V157000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19890913 | Date Received by ODI: 19890921 | Date Added to Database: 19891002 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
SPLINED SHAFT IN FIXED STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE TAPER. |
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Consequence:
IF THE RETAINING NUT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE STEERING COLUMN. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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