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Recall campaign87V179000

Recall 87V179000: 1987 Mack DM and 2 other models

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Report received
Nov 23, 1987
Manufacturer
Mack trucks, incorporated
Potentially affected
323vehicles
Model years
1987

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

Cross steering levers may be improperly heat treated and subject to fail during normal operation.

Possible consequence

Such failure could cause loss of truck control withoutprior warning and result in a crash.

Remedy

Install new, properly heat treated steering lever.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.