Steering

1988 Mack RM Steering problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1988 Mack RM's steering with NHTSA. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.

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Complaints: 0
Recalls: 2
Crashes: 0
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Deaths: 0

Steering recalls for the 1988 Mack RM

Steering: linkages

90V034000Feb 23, 19901,862 vehicles affected

The problem: Crack may develop on steering arm that could progress and reduce the fatigue life of the steering arm.
The risk: Steering arm could fail without warning resulting in loss of steering control and possibly a crash.
The fix: INSTALL A REDESIGNED STEERING ARM.

Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)

88V043000Mar 28, 1988259 vehicles affected

The problem: The steering shaft spline engagement is only .52, The recommended engagement is 2 inches.
The risk: Under impacts such as road potholes, it could result inshaft disengagement. The driver would immediately lose steering controlwithout warning and vehicle crash could occur.
The fix: Replace shafts that measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with a longer shaft.

Steering complaints

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1988 Mack RM Steering problems

Steering recalls for the 1988 Mack RM

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Mack RM steering complaints by year

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