Recalls for 1986 Mack Cf

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: 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.