Steering: linkagesRecall 88V-125 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 88V-125 covers 6,400 Mack vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V125000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.
The risk
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR.
The fix
RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.
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 August 1, 1987 to April 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.