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1986 MACK RM Recall - Campaign #88V043000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1986 MACK RM RECALL - #88V043000

RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1986 MACK RM
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 1/1/1985 - 1/1/1988
Recalled on 4/6/1988
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 3/25/1988
# Affected 259
Recalled for STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Description THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.
Consequences UNDER IMPACTS SUCH AS ROAD POTHOLES, IT COULD RESULT INSHAFT DISENGAGEMENT. THE DRIVER WOULD IMMEDIATELY LOSE STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Corrective action REPLACE SHAFTS THAT MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH A LONGER SHAFT.
Notes SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS
See also 1986 MACK RM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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