Link: connectionRecall 85V-057 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 85V-057 covers 52 Mack vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on May 3, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected522 models

ReportedMay 3, 1985Owners notified Dec 9, 1985

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V057000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE DRAG LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLT TO AXLE BEAM INTERFERENCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING A TURNING MANEUVER, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR COMPLETE LOCKUP OF STEERING COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING SYSTEMS. SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack MH1984, 1985

Mack RWI1984, 1985

Built from August 1, 1984 to March 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.