1986 MACK CS 300 Recall

Campaign:

86V068000 on 06/04/1986

Component:

Steering:wheel and handle bar

Manufactured:

04/30/1985 - 02/28/1986

Affected:

1,287

Defect:

Steering column boot attached to exterior of firewall could be deformed by the sound insulation placed on the firewall and causes interference with the steering shaft u-joint bolt. consequence of defect: an improperly fitted or deformed boot could get caught on bolt which retains the steering u-joint and result in sudden hard steering, possible loss of control and a potential crash.

Correction:

Modify cab front panel sound proofing and change position of steering column boot.

Notes:

System: steering column boot. vehicle description: heavy duty trucks, midliners p/t models, class 6 and 7.

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