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Safety recall · 85V057000

Steering: connection Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on May 3, 1985. It covers about 52 vehicles across 4 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
85V057000
Reported
May 3, 1985
Vehicles
52
Area
Steering

The problem

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

Assure that drag links are installed to correct interference condition.

Contacts

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with dual steering systems. System: steering drag links.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 85V057000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1984 Mack MH09F
1985 Mack MH05D
1984 Mack Rwi01-
1985 Mack Rwi01-

Questions

Is the 85V057000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 85V057000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 85V057000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on May 3, 1985. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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