Mack Cf 1988
Model Cf made in 1988 by Mack got 2 investigations as well as 5 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.
Model 1988
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V162000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 10/01/1987 to 03/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 133 | 12/20/1989 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 09/29/1989 | 10/04/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Air piping is installed in a way that could cause front brake hoses to rub against the brake chamber. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could eventually result in brake hose failure. increasing the stopping distance, which could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair in a manner to prevent front brake hose from rubbing against the brake chamber. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System:front brake hose.vehicle description:fire trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V080000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 03/01/1988 to 06/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 35 | 05/02/1991 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 05/23/1991 | 05/24/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect manufacture of the hydroboost cylinder allows the ball socket clamp to contact right side steering lever on an extreme left turn and cause flexing of the cylinder rod . | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This flexing can cause seal failure or cylinder failureof the hydroboost unit and result in loss of steering control and result in avehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace incorrectly built boost cylinders. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering power assist, hydroboost assembly.vehicle description: cf aerialscope model. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V032000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 07/01/1987 to 07/01/1992 | V (Vehicle) | 39777 | 05/27/1994 | ODI | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 02/15/1994 | 03/01/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fuel injection system reconfiguration to comply with engine emission standards cause higher engine vibration levels which lead to early wear and complete failure of the secondary throttle return mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | In the event the primary throttle return fails, failure of the secondary throttle return system would not provide protection against loss of throttle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | A new production secondary throttle return system configuration will be installed. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: fuel; fuel pump.vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with e6 and e7 engines with robert bosch p7100 mechanically-governed fuel injection pumps.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING | ||||||
| PE90108 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 08/10/1990 | 11/30/1990 | STEERING BOOST CYLINDER | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA91009 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 11/30/1990 | 05/28/1991 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | 91V080000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||