SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN
— Recall Campaign #88V125000
SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 6,400 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
88V125000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 27, 1988 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 88V125000 |
| Units affected: | 6,400 |
- Description:
- SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.
- Consequeces:
- THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Corrective action:
- RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.