| Make : MACK | Model : RW SERIES | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19870701 - 19870801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V179000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880816 | Date Received by ODI: 19871123 | Date Added to Database: 19871204 |
| 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: 323 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER. |
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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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