THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM TOGGLE ANGLE MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN CRITERIA
— Recall Campaign #86V069000
THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM TOGGLE ANGLE MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN CRITERIA, AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF TRUCK NEGOTIATES EXTREME RIGHT HAND TURN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DROPS INTO A DEEP HOLE, STEERING RETURN WOULD BE SLOW, WITHOUT WARNING TO OPERATOR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 200 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
86V069000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
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| Recall date: | May 27, 1986 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 86V069000 |
| Units affected: | 200 |
- Description:
- THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM TOGGLE ANGLE MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN CRITERIA, AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF TRUCK NEGOTIATES EXTREME RIGHT HAND TURN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DROPS INTO A DEEP HOLE, STEERING RETURN WOULD BE SLOW, WITHOUT WARNING TO OPERATOR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE LEFT HAND STEERING LEVER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA(W)617 FRONT AXLE AND20,000 LB. TAPERLEAF SPRINGS.