THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING
— Recall Campaign #94V192000
THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 321 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
94V192000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 09, 1994 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 94V192000 |
| Units affected: | 321 |
- Description:
- THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
- Consequeces:
- THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LEVERS WITH AN IMPROVED STEERING LEVER WITH INCREASED FATIGUE STRENGTH.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA(W) 14.3 SPICERFRONT AXLE.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-610-439-3011. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.