| Make : MACK | Model : RD | Year : 1982 |
| Build Dates : 19801201 - 19880701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V034000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900809 | Date Received by ODI: 19900223 | Date Added to Database: 19900301 |
| 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: 1862 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON STEERING ARM THAT COULD PROGRESS AND REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE STEERING ARM. |
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Consequence:
STEERING ARM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM. |
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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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