1988 MACK RD SERIES RECALL - #88V102000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 MACK RD SERIES |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1987 - 5/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
7/1/1988 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
6/22/1988 |
| # Affected |
140 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARS. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| See also |
1988 MACK RD SERIES Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, CENTER SUPPORT BEARING
1988 MACK RD SERIES Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1988 MACK RD SERIES Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
1988 MACK RD SERIES Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
1988 MACK RD SERIES Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1988 MACK RD SERIES Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS
1988 MACK RD SERIES Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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