Mack MH, RWI (1984-1985): Steering
Recall 85V057000 · May 3, 1985 · Mack Trucks, Incorporated
52
vehicles affected
52
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 85V057000
- Date
- May 3, 1985
- Maker
- Mack Trucks, Incorporated
- Units affected
- 52
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering > Linkages > Drag > Link > Connection
- Model years
- 1984-1985
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
THE DRAG LINKS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED INCORRECTLY ALLOWING DRAG LINK CLAMP BOLT TO AXLE BEAM INTERFERENCE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DURING A TURNING MANEUVER, INCREASED STEERING EFFORT OR COMPLETE LOCKUP OF STEERING COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 85V057000?
2 models: Mack MH (1984-1985), Mack Rwi (1984-1985), about 52 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 85V057000?
ASSURE THAT DRAG LINKS ARE INSTALLED TO CORRECT INTERFERENCE CONDITION.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.