Recall
Mack Class 8 — 92V114000
NHTSA ID
92V114000
Make
Mack
Model
Class 8
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1992-08-07
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Units Affected
5,500
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS INTERCONNECTING THE LEFT AND RIGHT HAND STEERING KNUCKLES TO MAINTAIN ALIGNMENT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM INFERIOR MATERIALS AND FAIL IN LOW IMPACT SITUATIONS.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS CAN RESULT IN LOSSOF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS.