THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES
— Recall Campaign #88V043000
THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 259 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V043000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 28, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V043000 |
| Units affected: | 259 |
- Description:
- THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.
- Consequeces:
- 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