Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CH
Year
1990
Recall Campaign Number
90V048000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages
Effect Of Defect
Pinch Bolt Could Loosen And Break; This Could Cause Loss Of Truck Steering Control And Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Install English Hex Head Bolts And Flat Washers; Torque Pinch Bolts To Specifications.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19880701
End Of Manufacture
19900201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
6696
Date Owners Notified
19900627
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19900312