Mack MH Recall 87V187: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 87V187, reported December 14, 1987, 29 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V187MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem: THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE.
Risk: UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, STEERING LINKAGE COULD GO INTOA TOGGLE CONDITION RESULTING IN A SLOW WHEEL RETURN AND IMPAIRED STEERINGCONTROL, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: REPLACE MISMARKED PITMAN ARM.
Notes: SYSTEM: PITMAN ARMVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH SHEPPARD STEERING GEAR.

Mack MH	1987