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Safety recall · 90V052000

Steering: shaft sector Mack recall

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this recall to NHTSA on March 16, 1990. It covers about 267 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
90V052000
Reported
Mar 16, 1990
Vehicles
267
Area
Steering

The problem

Interference between steering gear sector shaft and the frame rail through hole can cause sector shaft wear and can weaken shaft cause it to break.

The risk

Shaft failure during vehicle operation would cause loss of steering control and a crash without prior warning.

The fix

Enlarge frame rail through hole to prevent interference: replace steering gear sector shaft if scored.

Contacts

System: steering gear sector shaft. Vehicle description: heavy-duty trucks.

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 90V052000.
  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
1989 Mack R03C
1989 Mack RB03D
1989 Mack RD03D

Questions

Is the 90V052000 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 90V052000?

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 90V052000 announced?

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported it to NHTSA on March 16, 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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