Mack Cf 1984

Model Cf made in 1984 by Mack got 3 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1984

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - LINKAGES
91V070000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 12/01/1967 to 12/01/1990V (Vehicle)367306/23/1992MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC05/01/199105/15/1991
Defect SummaryStresses 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.
Consequence SummaryA broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryReplace the defective steering arms.
NotesSystem: 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.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
85V157000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 06/01/1973 to 10/01/1985V (Vehicle)14308/27/1986MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC11/26/198512/04/1985
Defect SummaryThe splined steering shaft may not be sufficiently engaged as designed due to inaccurate drilling of the holes in the frame to which the cab front mount member is bolted. under certain conditions the steering shaft may disengage. consequence of defect: a jarring impact might cause disengament of the splined shaft resulting in loss of steering control and possibly an accident.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace shafts which measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with longer shaft.
NotesSystem: steering shaft. vehicle description: fire trucks.
86V070000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1984 to 01/01/1986V (Vehicle)18011/05/1986MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC05/27/198606/06/1986
Defect SummaryAn incorrect steering shaft retaining nut is installed on the shaft and can loosen causing steering play. consequence of defects: if nut is not replaced, steering wheel disengagement could occur causing loss of steering control and possibly a vehicle crash.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryInstall proper nut to ensure steering wheel retention.
NotesSystem: steering wheel retaining nut. vehicle description: cf model fire apparatus.