Defect Description For Recall
The Drag Link To Pitman Arm Toggle Angle May Be Greater Than Design Criteria, And May Cause The Steering To Bind. Consequence Of Defect: If Truck Negotiates Extreme Right Hand Turn The Left Front Wheel Drops Into A Deep Hole, Steering Return Would Be Slow, Without Warning To Operator, Creating Potential For A Vehicle Crash.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
RL SERIES
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
86V069000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace Left Hand Steering Lever.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19840701
End Of Manufacture
19860401
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
200
Date Owners Notified
19861203
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19860527