Recalls for 1987 Mack R Series

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Posted on: 1989-03-16
Description
An incorrect high pressure power steering hose may have been installed.

Consequence
Under certain conditions, hose could fail resulting inloss of power steering assist and possibly an accident.

Corrective Action
Replace incorrect power steering hoses.

Notes
System: power steering hose.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with stratoflex high pressurepower steering hose.

DEFECT #2 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

Posted on: 1988-10-27
Description
There may be insufficient weld where the step is welded to the fuel tank.

Consequence
Weld cracks could eventually cause steps to disengageand possibly injure persons entering or leaving the truck.

Corrective Action
Replace fuel tank steps with cracks; modify others to prevent step from separating from the tank.

Notes
System: fuel tank step.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #3 - WHEELS

Posted on: 1988-10-11
Description
Fasteners that hold the rear wheel to the hub and drum assembly may be improperly torqued.

Consequence
An undertorqued fastener will loosen up and can result inwheel separation, loss of control, and an accident.

Corrective Action
Properly torque rear wheel space fasteners.

Notes
System: rear wheel spacer fasteners.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.