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Safety recall · 87V187000

Steering: linkages Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on December 14, 1987. It covers about 29 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V187000
Reported
Dec 14, 1987
Vehicles
29
Area
Steering

The problem

THE PITMAN ARM TO DRAG LINK ANGLE IS OUT OF PHASE.

The risk

Under certain conditions, steering linkage could go intoa toggle condition resulting in a slow wheel return and impaired steeringcontrol, creating the potential for a vehicle crash without prior warning.

The fix

REPLACE MISMARKED PITMAN ARM.

Contacts

System: pitman armvehicle description: heavy duty trucks with sheppard steering gear.

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 87V187000.
  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
1987 Mack MH06D

Questions

Is the 87V187000 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 87V187000?

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 87V187000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on December 14, 1987. 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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