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NHTSARecalled Jun 27, 1988 · #88V102000

STEERING:GEAR BOX

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

COMPRESSION OF FRONT SPRINGS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE 90 DEGREE CROSSOVER FITTINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARS. IF ONE OF THE FITTINGS BREAK, THE HYDRAULIC FLUID ISLOST, RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POSSIBLY A CRASH.

Product details

Product
STEERING:GEAR BOX
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE CENTER PORT STEERING GEAR CYLINDER HEADS WITH NEW SIDE PORT CYLINDER HEADS. ALSO, INSTALL THICKER BUMPER STOPS TO ELIMINATE SPRING TO GEAR CONTACT.

View the official CPSC notice