Steering: linkagesRecall 87V-187 · 1987 Mack MH
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 87V-187 covers 29 1987 Mack MH for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V187000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
What's wrong
The problem
THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE.
The risk
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, STEERING LINKAGE COULD GO INTOA TOGGLE CONDITION RESULTING IN A SLOW WHEEL RETURN AND IMPAIRED STEERINGCONTROL, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
What to do
The fix
REPLACE MISMARKED PITMAN ARM.
SYSTEM: PITMAN ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SHEPPARD STEERING GEAR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.