Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 89V-086 · Mack vehicles
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 89V-086 covers 16,000 Mack vehicles for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V086000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED.
The fix
RENEW AND RETORQUE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
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, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.