Steering: linkagesRecall 92V-114 · 1987–1988 Mack Class 8

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 92V-114 covers 5,500 1987–1988 Mack Class 8 for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on August 7, 1992.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5,5001 model

ReportedAug 7, 1992Owners notified Jan 22, 1993

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V114000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS INTERCONNECTING THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND STEERING KNUCKLES TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM INFERIOR MATERIALS AND FAIL IN LOW IMPACT SITUATIONS.

The risk

FAILURE OF THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS.

SYSTEM: STEERING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 TRUCKS WITH FA(W)616 OR FA(W)617 FRONT AXLESINCORPORATING CROSS STEERING LEVERS PROVIDED BY DANA CORPORATION, HEAT CODED"HJC".

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 Class 81987, 1988

Built from July 1, 1987 to March 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.