4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1991-05-15
Description
Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.
Consequence
A broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Replace the defective steering arms.
Notes
System: steering levers.vehicle description: cf model fire chassis with gross axle weight ratings of12,000 pounds or greater and equipped with power steering.note: the specific mack axles affected are: fa532, faf532, fafw537, fafw5372,fafw13.5, faw538, faw14.3, fa604, fa6042, faw616, faw618, faw617, and faw20.
DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1990-06-26
Description
Welding deficiencies can cause two-piece steering gear mounting bracket to progressively separate.
Consequence
This could result in loss of steering control, withoutprior warning, and a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Replace steering gear mounting brackets with properly welded brackets.
Notes
System: steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description: fire trucks.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1985-12-04
Description
The splined steering shaft may not be sufficiently engaged as designed due to inaccurate drilling of the holes in the frame to which the cab front mount member is bolted. Under certain conditions the steering shaft may disengage. Consequence of defect: a jarring impact might cause disengament of the splined shaft resulting in loss of steering control and possibly an accident.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Replace shafts which measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with longer shaft.
Notes
System: steering shaft. Vehicle description: fire trucks.
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 1986-06-06
Description
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.
Consequence
Corrective Action
Install proper nut to ensure steering wheel retention.
Notes
System: steering wheel retaining nut. Vehicle description: cf model fire apparatus.