Recall 91V-070: 1967–1990 Mack CF

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on May 1, 1991, covering about 3,673 vehicles.

NHTSA number
91V-070
Report date
May 1, 1991
Vehicles affected
3,673
Owners notified
Jun 23, 1992

The problem

Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.

The risk

A broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.

The fix

Replace the defective steering arms.

Notes

System: steering levers.vehicle description: cf model fire chassis with gross axle weight ratings of12,000 pounds or greater and equipped with power steering.note: the specific mack axles affected are: fa532, faf532, fafw537, fafw5372,fafw13.5, faw538, faw14.3, fa604, fa6042, faw616, faw618, faw617, and faw20.

Recall details

ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
ComponentSteering › Linkages
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number91V070000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Mack CF1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 91V-070?

Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.

How is recall 91V-070 fixed?

Replace the defective steering arms.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.