Mack U Series 1987

Model U Series made in 1987 by Mack got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1987

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
89V032000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 03/01/1987 to 09/01/1988V (Vehicle)312710/27/1989MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC03/03/198903/16/1989
Defect SummaryAn incorrect high pressure power steering hose may have been installed.
Consequence SummaryUnder certain conditions, hose could fail resulting inloss of power steering assist and possibly an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace incorrect power steering hoses.
NotesSystem: power steering hose.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with stratoflex high pressurepower steering hose.
STEERING - LINKAGES
87V179000MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDfrom 07/01/1987 to 08/01/1987V (Vehicle)32308/16/1988MFRMACK TRUCKS, INC11/23/198712/04/1987
Defect SummaryCross steering levers may be improperly heat treated and subject to fail during normal operation.
Consequence SummarySuch failure could cause loss of truck control withoutprior warning and result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryInstall new, properly heat treated steering lever.
NotesSystem: cross steering levervehicle description: heavy duty trucks with mack faw 616 or 617 series frontaxle.