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Mack MH Recall 85V057: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

NHTSA campaign 85V057, reported May 3, 1985, 52 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V057MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Problem
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.
Risk
Remedy
ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING SYSTEMS. SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKS.

Affected vehicles

Mack MH19841985
Mack RWI19841985