Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #86V040000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V040000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 50,100 affected units, SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT:BEARING WHEEL, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Front steering knuckle thrust bearing may shatter into pieces due to improper heat treatment. consequence of defect: failure of the bearing may affect steering control. if bearing disintegrates, it would result in increase steering drag and/or cause steering lock up with loss of control which could lead to an accident.
Corrective Action
Replace defective thrust bearings.