Recall 88V102000: 1988 Mack RD Series

Report received

Jun 27, 1988

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

140vehicles

Model years

1988

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

Compression of front springs could interfere with the 90 degree crossover fittings on the bottom of the gears.

Possible consequence

If one of the fittings break, the hydraulic fluid islost, resulting in loss of power steering and possibly a crash.

Remedy

Replace center port steering gear cylinder heads with new side port cylinder heads. Also, install thicker bumper stops to eliminate spring to gear contact.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Mack RD Series0 complaints