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Mack R Series Recall 88V125: Steering:Linkages

NHTSA campaign 88V125, reported July 27, 1988, 6,400 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 88V125MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
Problem
SOME OF THE NUTS/BOLTS USED TO FASTEN THE STEERING PITMAN ARM MAY LOOSEN.
Risk
THIS WOULD ALLOW THE PITMAN ARM TO COME OFF THE STEERINGGEAR SECTOR SHAFT AND RESULT IN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLECRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
RETORQUE NUTS/BOLTS WHERE NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING PITMAN ARM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Mack DM Series1988
Mack DMM Series1988
Mack R Series1988
Mack RD Series1988
Mack RM Series1988
Mack U Series1988