1987 Mack Rs Series Recalls

All 1987 Mack Rs Series recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

December 4th, 1987
Recalled Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Recall Date
December 4th, 1987
Units Effected
323
NHTSA Campaign Number: 87V179000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: July 1st, 1987
Manufactured End Date: August 1st, 1987
Date of Owner Notification: August 16th, 1988

Defect Summary:
CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED AND SUBJECT TO FAIL DURING NORMAL OPERATION.

Consequence Summary:
SUCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL WITHOUTPRIOR WARNING AND RESULT IN A CRASH.

Corrective Summary:
INSTALL NEW, PROPERLY HEAT TREATED STEERING LEVER.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: CROSS STEERING LEVERVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH MACK FAW 616 OR 617 SERIES FRONTAXLE.

Recall Comments

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