Make : MACK | Model : MR | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : 19900101 - 19900601 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V192000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950123 | Date Received by ODI: 19941009 | Date Added to Database: 19941018 |
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: 321 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LEVERS WITH AN IMPROVED STEERING LEVER WITH INCREASED FATIGUE STRENGTH. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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