COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE
— Recall Campaign #88V102000
COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 140 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V102000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | June 27, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V102000 |
| Units affected: | 140 |
- Description:
- COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARS.
- Consequeces:
- IF ONE OF THE FITTINGS BREAK, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ISLOST, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE CENTER PORT STEERING GEAR CYLINDER HEADS WITH NEW SIDE PORT CYLINDER HEADS. ALSO, INSTALL THICKER BUMPER STOPS TO ELIMINATE SPRING TO GEAR CONTACT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING GEAR.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD DUAL STEERINGGEARS AND 34.5 INCH SPRING CENTERS.