Recall
Mack Rd Series — 88V102000
NHTSA ID
88V102000
Make
Mack
Model
Rd Series
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-06-27
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
140
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARS.
Consequence
IF ONE OF THE FITTINGS BREAK, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ISLOST, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.
Remedy
REPLACE CENTER PORT STEERING GEAR CYLINDER HEADS WITH NEW SIDE PORT CYLINDER HEADS. ALSO, INSTALL THICKER BUMPER STOPS TO ELIMINATE SPRING TO GEAR CONTACT.