Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #86V069000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 86V069000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 200 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The drag link to pitman arm toggle angle may be greater than design criteria, and may cause the steering to bind. consequence of defect: if truck negotiates extreme right hand turn the left front wheel drops into a deep hole, steering return would be slow, without warning to operator, creating potential for a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Replace left hand steering lever.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 86V069000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 1986-05-27T00:00:00
Subject: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: The drag link to pitman arm toggle angle may be greater than design criteria, and may cause the steering to bind. consequence of defect: if truck negotiates extreme right hand turn the left front wheel drops into a deep hole, steering return would be slow, without warning to operator, creating potential for a vehicle crash.
Consequence Summary: N/A
Corrective Action: Replace left hand steering lever.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ac6e_fmdc_4t8t
NHTSA ID: 86V069000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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