Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 86V-070 · 1984–1986 Mack CF

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 86V-070 covers 180 1984–1986 Mack CF for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 27, 1986.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1801 model

ReportedMay 27, 1986Owners notified Nov 5, 1986

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 86V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

AN INCORRECT STEERING SHAFT RETAINING NUT IS INSTALLED ON THE SHAFT AND CAN LOOSEN CAUSING STEERING PLAY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECTS: IF NUT IS NOT REPLACED, STEERING WHEEL DISENGAGEMENT COULD OCCUR CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL PROPER NUT TO ENSURE STEERING WHEEL RETENTION.

SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUT. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CF MODEL FIRE APPARATUS.

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

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CF1984, 1985, 1986

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