1988 MACK RM RECALL - #88V043000
RECALL FOR STEERING : GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1988 MACK RM |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1985 - 1/1/1988 |
| Recalled on |
4/6/1988 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
3/25/1988 |
| # Affected |
259 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
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| Description |
THE STEERING SHAFT SPLINE ENGAGEMENT IS ONLY .52, THE RECOMMENDED ENGAGEMENT IS 2 INCHES. |
| Consequences |
UNDER IMPACTS SUCH AS ROAD POTHOLES, IT COULD RESULT INSHAFT DISENGAGEMENT. THE DRIVER WOULD IMMEDIATELY LOSE STEERING CONTROLWITHOUT WARNING AND VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective action |
REPLACE SHAFTS THAT MEASURE UNDER THE MINIMUM ENGAGEMENT DIMENSIONS WITH A LONGER SHAFT. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: STEERINGVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS |
| See also |
1988 MACK RM Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
1988 MACK RM Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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