Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #90V048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 90V048000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 6,696 affected units, STEERING:LINKAGES:ARM:PITMAN, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The upper and lower pinch bolt on the steering pitman arm and the lower pinch bolt connection on shephard power gears were not torqued correctly.

Corrective Action

Install english hex head bolts and flat washers; torque pinch bolts to specifications.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 90V048000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1990-03-12T00:00:00

Subject: Steering:linkages:arm:pitman

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 6,696

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The upper and lower pinch bolt on the steering pitman arm and the lower pinch bolt connection on shephard power gears were not torqued correctly.

Consequence Summary: Pinch bolt could loosen and break; this could cause loss of truck steering control and result in a crash.

Corrective Action: Install english hex head bolts and flat washers; torque pinch bolts to specifications.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-p95z.976f-wuk6

NHTSA ID: 90V048000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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