Recalls for your 1987 Mack U Series

Recalls for 1987 Mack U Series

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2 recalls found.
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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 - STEERING:LINKAGES


Posted on: 1987-12-04
Description
Cross steering levers may be improperly heat treated and subject to fail during normal operation.

Consequence
Such failure could cause loss of truck control withoutprior warning and result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Install new, properly heat treated steering lever.

Notes
System: cross steering levervehicle description: heavy duty trucks with mack faw 616 or 617 series frontaxle.