OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85V057000
Steering:linkages:drag:link:connection
Reported May 3, 1985 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Summary
THE DRAG LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLT TO AXLE BEAM INTERFERENCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING A TURNING MANEUVER, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR COMPLETE LOCKUP OF STEERING COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS WITH DUAL STEERING SYSTEMS. SYSTEM: STEERING DRAG LINKS.
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