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MACK issued a recall on the MCMR,R, and RD models
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Truck - Med. & H.D.
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Steering
Units affected: 45
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| MR | MACK | 1990 |
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The issue
THE STEERING ARMS ON THESE VEHICLES COULD DEVELOP CRACKS WHICH COULD PROLIFERATE AND EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE ARM TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING. WHEN MANUFACTURED THESE LEVERS WERE NOT PEENED OR SHOT PEENING WAS INADEQUATE THEREBY ADVERSELY AFFECTING THE COMPRESSIVE STRESS LEVEL OF THE PART. CORRECTION: STEERING LEVERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED STEERING LEVERS WITH INCREASED FATIGUE STRENGTH.