NHTSA Campaign 86V070000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED · Reported May 27, 1986 · 180 vehicles affected
What's wrong
AN INCORRECT STEERING SHAFT RETAINING NUT IS INSTALLED ON THE SHAFT AND CAN LOOSEN CAUSING STEERING PLAY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECTS: IF NUT IS NOT REPLACED, STEERING WHEEL DISENGAGEMENT COULD OCCUR CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND POSSIBLY A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL PROPER NUT TO ENSURE STEERING WHEEL RETENTION.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CF | 1984 | 180 |
| MACK | CF | 1985 | 180 |
| MACK | CF | 1986 | 180 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 86V070000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.