NHTSA campaign 89V157000

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 89V157000

SPLINED SHAFT IN FIXED STEERING COLUMN IS TOO SHORT, CAUSING THE HUB OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO NOT FULLY SEAT IN THE TAPER.

Reported 09/21/1989

What can happen

IF THE RETAINING NUT IS IMPROPERLY TORQUED, STEERING WHEEL CAN COME LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE LOST AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Repair

REPLACE STEERING COLUMN.

Components

  • Steering: Steering wheel/handle bar

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.