| Make : MACK | Model : MH | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19870401 - 19871101 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V187000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880805 | Date Received by ODI: 19871214 | Date Added to Database: 19880106 |
| 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: 29 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE. |
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Consequence:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, STEERING LINKAGE COULD GO INTOA TOGGLE CONDITION RESULTING IN A SLOW WHEEL RETURN AND IMPAIRED STEERINGCONTROL, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE MISMARKED PITMAN ARM. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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