Mack · Canada · High
Mack RD, CF +3 more: Not Entered
Affects Mack RD, CF, DMM, DM, MB · 1974–1978 — about 392 vehicles.
The hazard
TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MACK FA AND FAW 6A6 AND 617 SERIES FRONT STEERING AXLES. THE CROSS STEERING ARMS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE NECK AREA NEAR THE BOSS FOR THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BALL JOINT CONNECTION. FAILURE OF EITHER CROSS STEERING LEVER WOULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL TO THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational