CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION
— Recall Campaign #87V179000
CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 323 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
87V179000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 23, 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 87V179000 |
| Units affected: | 323 |
- Description:
- CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
- Consequeces:
- SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: CROSS STEERING LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MACK FAW 616 OR 617 SERIES FRONTAXLE.