1987 MACK R SERIES Recalls (3)

Campaign:
88V153000 on 10/10/1988
Component:
Wheels
Manufactured:
11/30/1986 - 08/31/1987
Affected:
19
Defect:
Fasteners that hold the rear wheel to the hub and drum assembly may be improperly torqued.
Consequence:
An undertorqued fastener will loosen up and can result inwheel separation, loss of control, and an accident.
Correction:
Properly torque rear wheel space fasteners.
Notes:
System: rear wheel spacer fasteners.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Campaign:
88V162000 on 10/26/1988
Component:
Fuel system, gasoline:storage
Manufactured:
01/31/1987 - 02/29/1988
Affected:
5,098
Defect:
There may be insufficient weld where the step is welded to the fuel tank.
Consequence:
Weld cracks could eventually cause steps to disengageand possibly injure persons entering or leaving the truck.
Correction:
Replace fuel tank steps with cracks; modify others to prevent step from separating from the tank.
Notes:
System: fuel tank step.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Campaign:
89V032000 on 03/15/1989
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:hose, piping, and connections
Manufactured:
02/28/1987 - 08/31/1988
Affected:
3,127
Defect:
An incorrect high pressure power steering hose may have been installed.
Consequence:
Under certain conditions, hose could fail resulting inloss of power steering assist and possibly an accident.
Correction:
Replace incorrect power steering hoses.
Notes:
System: power steering hose.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with stratoflex high pressurepower steering hose.

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