Make : MACK | Model : CS 250P | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19850501 - 19860301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V068000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19861014 | Date Received by ODI: 19860527 | Date Added to Database: 19860605 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1287 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
STEERING COLUMN BOOT ATTACHED TO EXTERIOR OF FIREWALL COULD BE DEFORMED BY THE SOUND INSULATION PLACED ON THE FIREWALL AND CAUSES INTERFERENCE WITH THE STEERING SHAFT U-JOINT BOLT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: AN IMPROPERLY FITTED OR DEFORMED BOOT COULD GET CAUGHT ON BOLT WHICH RETAINS THE STEERING U-JOINT AND RESULT IN SUDDEN HARD STEERING, POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND A POTENTIAL CRASH. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
MODIFY CAB FRONT PANEL SOUND PROOFING AND CHANGE POSITION OF STEERING COLUMN BOOT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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