Steering: linkagesRecall 87V-179 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 87V-179 covers 323 Mack vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on November 23, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
The risk
SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
The fix
INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER.
SYSTEM: CROSS STEERING LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MACK FAW 616 OR 617 SERIES FRONTAXLE.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1987 to August 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.