Hydraulic power assist: pumpRecall 88V-124 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 88V-124 covers 294 Mack vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: pump problem, reported to NHTSA on July 26, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V124000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
POWER STEERING PUMPS MAY HAVE A RIDGE INSIDE THE ALUMINUM HOUSING WHICH COULD DETACH ITSELF FROM THE HOUSING AND BECOME WEDGED INSIDE THE RELIEF VALVE, KEEPING IT OPEN.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN SUDDEN LOSS OF ASSISTANCE TO THESTEERING WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE POWER STEERING PUMP.
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING PUMP.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY RENAULT VEHICLESINDUSTRIALS S.A.
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 March 1, 1988 to May 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.