Steering: rack and pinionRecall 90V-139 · Mack vehicles
RVI INC. recall 90V-139 covers 2,135 Mack vehicles for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CAPSCREW THAT ATTACHES STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING BRACKET MAY LOOSEN AND CAUSE THE GEAR TO SEPARATE FROM ITS SUPPORTING BRACKET.
The risk
THIS COULD AFFECT STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
The fix
PROPERLY TORQUE CAPSCREWS.
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING GEAR MOUNTING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SHEPPARD 292 S6 POWER STEERING GEAR.
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 January 1, 1989 to March 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.