| Make : MACK | Model : DMM SERIES | Year : 1988 |
| Build Dates : 19870801 - 19880401 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V125000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880720 | Date Received by ODI: 19880727 | Date Added to Database: 19880804 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6400 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN. |
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Consequence:
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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