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Steering: linkagesRecall 90V-034 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 90V-034 covers 1,862 Mack vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 23, 1990.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1,8623 models
ReportedFeb 23, 1990Owners notified Aug 9, 1990
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 90V034000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CRACK MAY DEVELOP ON STEERING ARM THAT COULD PROGRESS AND REDUCE THE FATIGUE LIFE OF THE STEERING ARM.

The risk

STEERING ARM COULD FAIL WITHOUT WARNING RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.

SYSTEM: STEERING 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.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack DMM1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
Mack RD1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988
Mack RM1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

Built from December 1, 1980 to July 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.