Make : MACK | Model : CF | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880301 - 19890601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 91V080000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19910502 | Date Received by ODI: 19910523 | Date Added to Database: 19910524 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 35 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
INCORRECT MANUFACTURE OF THE HYDROBOOST CYLINDER ALLOWS THE BALL SOCKET CLAMP TO CONTACT RIGHT SIDE STEERING LEVER ON AN EXTREME LEFT TURN AND CAUSE FLEXING OF THE CYLINDER ROD . |
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Consequence:
THIS FLEXING CAN CAUSE SEAL FAILURE OR CYLINDER FAILUREOF THE HYDROBOOST UNIT AND RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN AVEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE INCORRECTLY BUILT BOOST CYLINDERS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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