Recall 87V187000: Mack trucks, incorporated

Report received

Dec 14, 1987

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

29vehicles

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 pitman arm to drag link angle is out of phase.

Possible consequence

Under certain conditions, steering linkage could go intoa toggle condition resulting in a slow wheel return and impaired steeringcontrol, creating the potential for a vehicle crash without prior warning.

Remedy

Replace mismarked pitman arm.