Steering: rack and pinionRecall 90V-140 · Mack vehicles
RVI INC. recall 90V-140 covers 1,770 Mack vehicles for a steering: rack and pinion problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V140000 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
REPLACE THE STEERING BRACKET AND CAPSCREWS.
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING GEAR MOUNTING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SHEPPARD M80 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 December 1, 1988 to April 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.