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Safety recall · 86V070000

Steering wheel / handle bar Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on May 27, 1986. It covers about 180 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
86V070000
Reported
May 27, 1986
Vehicles
180
Area
Steering

The problem

An incorrect steering shaft retaining nut is installed on the shaft and can loosen causing steering play. Consequence of defects: if nut is not replaced, steering wheel disengagement could occur causing loss of steering control and possibly a vehicle crash.

The fix

Install proper nut to ensure steering wheel retention.

Contacts

System: steering wheel retaining nut. Vehicle description: cf model fire apparatus.

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 86V070000.
  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 CF03C
1985 Mack CF04D
1986 Mack CF03C

Questions

Is the 86V070000 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 86V070000?

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 86V070000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on May 27, 1986. 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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