Make : MACK | Model : CH | Year : 1989 |
Build Dates : 19880701 - 19900201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V048000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19900627 | Date Received by ODI: 19900312 | Date Added to Database: 19900315 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6696 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE UPPER AND LOWER PINCH BOLT ON THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND THE LOWER PINCH BOLT CONNECTION ON SHEPHARD POWER GEARS WERE NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY. |
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Consequence:
PINCH BOLT COULD LOOSEN AND BREAK; THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL ENGLISH HEX HEAD BOLTS AND FLAT WASHERS; TORQUE PINCH BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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