Steering: linkages Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on February 23, 1990. It covers about 1,862 vehicles across 27 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSA Affected vehicles

Campaign: 90V034000
Reported: Feb 23, 1990
Vehicles: 1,862
Area: Steering

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.

Contacts

System: steering arm. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks.

What to do

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.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 90V034000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1980 Mack DMM	1	C
1981 Mack DMM	1	C
1982 Mack DMM	1	C
1983 Mack DMM	1	C
1984 Mack DMM	1	C
1985 Mack DMM	1	C
1986 Mack DMM	1	C
1987 Mack DMM	2	D
1988 Mack DMM	2	D
1980 Mack RD	1	B
1981 Mack RD	1	B
1982 Mack RD	1	B
1983 Mack RD	1	B
1984 Mack RD	1	B
1985 Mack RD	1	B
1986 Mack RD	1	B
1987 Mack RD	2	C
1988 Mack RD	2	C
1980 Mack RM	1	B
1981 Mack RM	1	B
1982 Mack RM	1	B
1983 Mack RM	1	B
1984 Mack RM	1	B
1985 Mack RM	1	B
1986 Mack RM	2	D
1987 Mack RM	3	D
1988 Mack RM	3	D

Questions

Is the 90V034000 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 90V034000?

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 90V034000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on February 23, 1990. 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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