Recall
Mack Mh — 85V057000
NHTSA ID
85V057000
Make
Mack
Model
Mh
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-05-03
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
52
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE DRAG LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLT TO AXLE BEAM INTERFERENCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING A TURNING MANEUVER, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR COMPLETE LOCKUP OF STEERING COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Remedy
ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION.