Recall for Mack Rd 1987

Defect in STEERING : LINKAGES

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

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

Corrective action:
INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.

This potentially affects/affected 1862 vehicles/units.

Date owners notified by manufacturer:19900809.

Manufacturer: MACK TRUCKS, INC.

Beginning date of manufacturing: 19801201.

End date of manufacturing:19880701.