Steering: linkagesRecall 87V-166 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 87V-166 covers 200 Mack vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 26, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V166000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
ON RIGHT HAND STEERING ARM, KEYWAY MAY BE IN THE WRONG LOCATION CAUSING A TOGGLE CONDITION TO OCCUR UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN SLOW STEERING RETURN WITHOUT PRIORWARNING WHICH WOULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND CREATE THE POTENTIAL FOR ACRASH.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE INCORRECT STEERING ARM.
SYSTEM: STEERING ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING GEARS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.