Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #85V057000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V057000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 52 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The drag links may have been installed incorrectly allowing drag link clamp bolt to axle beam interference. consequence of defect: during a turning maneuver, increased steering effort or complete lockup of steering could occur without warning. this could result in loss of truck control and a crash.

Corrective Action

Assure that drag links are installed to correct interference condition.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V057000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1985-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 52

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The drag links may have been installed incorrectly allowing drag link clamp bolt to axle beam interference. consequence of defect: during a turning maneuver, increased steering effort or complete lockup of steering could occur without warning. this could result in loss of truck control and a crash.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Assure that drag links are installed to correct interference condition.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wyh5.qutn~2iq7
NHTSA ID: 85V057000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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