Recall 86V069000: Mack trucks, incorporated

Report received

May 27, 1986

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

200vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The drag link to pitman arm toggle angle may be greater than design criteria, and may cause the steering to bind. Consequence of defect: if truck negotiates extreme right hand turn the left front wheel drops into a deep hole, steering return would be slow, without warning to operator, creating potential for a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Replace left hand steering lever.