Mack · Canada · High
Mack RD, DM +6 more: Steering
Affects Mack RD, DM, U, RS, CF, RW, MH, MR · 1987 — about 36 vehicles.
The hazard
ON TRUCKS WITH MACK FA(W)616 OR 617 SERIES FRONT AXLE, THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS MAY BE IMPROPERLY HEAT-TREATED. THIS COULD REDUCE THEIR FATIQUE LIFE AND RESULT IN FAILURE. SUCH A FAILURE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION:NEW LEVERS WILL BE INSTALLED.
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