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Mack CH Recall 89V086: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar

NHTSA campaign 89V086, reported May 22, 1989, 16,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V086MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Problem
STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED.
Risk
Remedy
RENEW AND RETORQUE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS COULD CAUSE STEERING WHEEL DISENGAGEMENT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN WITH LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Affected vehicles

Mack CH19881989
Mack DM Series19881989
Mack R Series19881989
Mack RD Series19881989
Mack U Series19881989