OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V157000

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar

Reported Sep 21, 1989 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED

Summary

SPLINED SHAFT IN FIXED STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE TAPER.

Consequence

IF THE RETAINING NUT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE STEERING COLUMN.

Notes

SYSTEM:STEERING COLUMN SHAFT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:TRUCKS.

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