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Recalls for
1986 Mack Rm
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2 recalls found.
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DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 1990-03-01
Description
Crack may develop on steering arm that could progress and reduce the fatigue life of the steering arm.
Consequence
Steering arm could fail without warning resulting in loss of steering control and possibly a crash.
Corrective Action
Install a redesigned steering arm.
Notes
System: steering arm.vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks. DEFECT #2 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Posted on: 1988-04-06
Description
The steering shaft spline engagement is only .52, the recommended engagement is 2 inches.
Consequence
Under impacts such as road potholes, it could result inshaft disengagement. The driver would immediately lose steering controlwithout warning and vehicle crash could occur.
Corrective Action
Replace shafts that measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with a longer shaft.
Notes
System: steeringvehicle description: trucks