Mack Cf 1985

Model Cf made in 1985 by Mack got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning steering .

Cf year 1985

Recalls
Defect investigations

Model 1985

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
90V120000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 07/01/1985 to 07/01/1988	V (Vehicle)	300	12/31/1990	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	06/15/1990	06/26/1990
Defect Summary	Welding deficiencies can cause two-piece steering gear mounting bracket to progressively separate.
Consequence Summary	This could result in loss of steering control, withoutprior warning, and a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Replace steering gear mounting brackets with properly welded brackets.
Notes	System: steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description: fire trucks.
STEERING - LINKAGES
91V070000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 12/01/1967 to 12/01/1990	V (Vehicle)	3673	06/23/1992	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	05/01/1991	05/15/1991
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	A broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
85V157000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 06/01/1973 to 10/01/1985	V (Vehicle)	143	08/27/1986	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	11/26/1985	12/04/1985
Defect Summary	The 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 Summary	Replace shafts which measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with longer shaft.
Notes	System: steering shaft. vehicle description: fire trucks.
86V070000	MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED	from 03/01/1984 to 01/01/1986	V (Vehicle)	180	11/05/1986	MFR	MACK TRUCKS, INC	05/27/1986	06/06/1986
Defect Summary	An 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 Summary	Install proper nut to ensure steering wheel retention.
Notes	System: steering wheel retaining nut. vehicle description: cf model fire apparatus.

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject
STEERING
PE90108	MACK TRUCKS, INC	08/10/1990	11/30/1990	STEERING BOOST CYLINDER
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