Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #88V102000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 88V102000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 140 affected units, STEERING:GEAR BOX, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Compression of front springs could interfere with the 90 degree crossover fittings on the bottom of the gears.

Corrective Action

Replace center port steering gear cylinder heads with new side port cylinder heads. also, install thicker bumper stops to eliminate spring to gear contact.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 88V102000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1988-06-27T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:gear box

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 140

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Compression of front springs could interfere with the 90 degree crossover fittings on the bottom of the gears.

Consequence Summary: If one of the fittings break, the hydraulic fluid islost, resulting in loss of power steering and possibly a crash.

Corrective Action: Replace center port steering gear cylinder heads with new side port cylinder heads. also, install thicker bumper stops to eliminate spring to gear contact.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yr62~emnw~k5tg

NHTSA ID: 88V102000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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