Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 89V-157 · 1989 Mack CH Series

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 89V-157 covers 13 1989 Mack CH Series for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 21, 1989.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected131 model

ReportedSep 21, 1989Owners notified Sep 13, 1989

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 89V157000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

SPLINED SHAFT IN FIXED STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE TAPER.

The risk

IF THE RETAINING NUT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE STEERING COLUMN.

SYSTEM:STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CH Series1989

Built from March 1, 1989 to July 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.