Link: connectionRecall 86V-069 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 86V-069 covers 200 Mack vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2002 models

ReportedMay 27, 1986Owners notified Dec 3, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE DRAG LINK TO PITMAN ARM TOGGLE ANGLE MAY BE GREATER THAN DESIGN CRITERIA, AND MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO BIND. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF TRUCK NEGOTIATES EXTREME RIGHT HAND TURN THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL DROPS INTO A DEEP HOLE, STEERING RETURN WOULD BE SLOW, WITHOUT WARNING TO OPERATOR, CREATING POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE LEFT HAND STEERING LEVER.

SYSTEM: STEERING. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA(W)617 FRONT AXLE AND20,000 LB. TAPERLEAF SPRINGS.

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 RL Series1984, 1985, 1986

Mack RS Series1984, 1985, 1986

Built from July 1, 1984 to April 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.