THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE
— Recall Campaign #87V187000
THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 29 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
87V187000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 14, 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 87V187000 |
| Units affected: | 29 |
- Description:
- THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE.
- Consequeces:
- 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.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE MISMARKED PITMAN ARM.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: PITMAN ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SHEPPARD STEERING GEAR.