| Make : MACK | Model : RD | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19890601 - 19890801 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 90V052000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19900614 | Date Received by ODI: 19900316 | Date Added to Database: 19900328 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 267 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
INTERFERENCE BETWEEN STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND THE FRAME RAIL THROUGH HOLE CAN CAUSE SECTOR SHAFT WEAR AND CAN WEAKEN SHAFT CAUSE IT TO BREAK. |
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Consequence:
SHAFT FAILURE DURING VEHICLE OPERATION WOULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
ENLARGE FRAME RAIL THROUGH HOLE TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE: REPLACE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFT IF SCORED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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