Steering: linkagesRecall 94V-192 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 94V-192 covers 321 Mack vehicles for a steering: linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 9, 1994.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3214 models

ReportedOct 9, 1994Owners notified Jan 23, 1995

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 94V192000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.

The risk

THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LEVERS WITH AN IMPROVED STEERING LEVER WITH INCREASED FATIGUE STRENGTH.

SYSTEM: STEERING; LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FA(W) 14.3 SPICERFRONT AXLE.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-610-439-3011. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack MC1990

Mack MR1990

Mack R1990

Mack RD1990

Built from January 1, 1990 to June 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.