1984 MACK MH RECALL - #85V057000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION
THE DRAG LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLT TO AXLE BEAM INTERFERENCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING A TURNING MANEUVER, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR COMPLETE LOCKUP OF STEERING COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1984 MACK MH |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1984 - 3/1/1985 |
| Recalled on |
5/14/1985 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
12/9/1985 |
| # Affected |
52 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
THE DRAG LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLT TO AXLE BEAM INTERFERENCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING A TURNING MANEUVER, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR COMPLETE LOCKUP OF STEERING COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING SYSTEMS. SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKS. |
| See also |
1984 MACK MH Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1984 MACK MH Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1984 MACK MH Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
1984 MACK MH Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
1984 MACK MH Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, BUMPERS
1984 MACK MH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1984 MACK MH Recall for STRUCTURE
1984 MACK MH Recall for SEAT BELTS
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