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Mack R Series Recall 89V032: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA campaign 89V032, reported March 3, 1989, 3,127 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V032MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Problem
AN INCORRECT HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED.
Risk
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, HOSE COULD FAIL RESULTING INLOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE INCORRECT POWER STEERING HOSES.
Notes
SYSTEM: POWER STEERING HOSE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH STRATOFLEX HIGH PRESSUREPOWER STEERING HOSE.

Affected vehicles

Mack DM Series19871988
Mack DMM Series19871988
Mack R Series19871988
Mack RD Series19871988
Mack RM Series19871988
Mack RW Series19871988
Mack U Series19871988