Mack · Canada · High
Mack RM, DM +5 more: Steering
Affects Mack RM, DM, U, R, DMM, RD, RW · 1987–1988 — about 2K vehicles.
The hazard
THE HIGH PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE MAY NOT MEET THE RATED BURST STRENGTH PRESSURE REQUIREMENTS. HOSE FAILURE WITH SUBSEQUENT LOSS OF STEERING POWER ASSIST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY LEADING TO A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. CORRECTION: POWER STEERING HOSES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF FOUND TO BE OF INCORRECT PSI RATING.
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