Recall 90V048000: 1988–1990 Mack CH

Report received

Mar 12, 1990

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

6,696vehicles

Model years

1988–1990

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 upper and lower pinch bolt on the steering pitman arm and the lower pinch bolt connection on shephard power gears were not torqued correctly.

Possible consequence

Pinch bolt could loosen and break; this could cause loss of truck steering control and result in a crash.

Remedy

Install english hex head bolts and flat washers; torque pinch bolts to specifications.

Affected model years

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

• 1988 Mack CH0 complaints
• 1989 Mack CH0 complaints
• 1990 Mack CH0 complaints