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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V040000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1986-03-10T00:00:00
Subject: Suspension:independent front:bearing wheel
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 50,100

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Replace defective thrust bearings.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-a6x8-xfbu_mqqw
NHTSA ID: 86V040000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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