Recall 90V048000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 1988-1990 MACK CH
RECALL This recall affects up to 6,696 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 90V048000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 6,696 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE UPPER AND LOWER PINCH BOLT ON THE STEERING PITMAN ARM AND THE LOWER PINCH BOLT CONNECTION ON SHEPHARD POWER GEARS WERE NOT TORQUED CORRECTLY.
Safety Consequence
PINCH BOLT COULD LOOSEN AND BREAK; THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF TRUCK STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
INSTALL ENGLISH HEX HEAD BOLTS AND FLAT WASHERS; TORQUE PINCH BOLTS TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Related Recalls for MACK
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V666000 | 2024 MACK MD (ELECTRIC) | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 15,841 | |
| 25V801000 | 2025 MACK PIONEER PR (4) | EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL | 46 | |
| 25V622000 | 2025 MACK PIONEER PR (4) | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE | 156 | |
| 25V495000 | 2026 MACK GRANITE GR (4) | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM | 36 | |
| 25V521000 | 2025 MACK ANTHEM (AN) | STEERING | 32 | |
| 25V427000 | 2024 MACK MD (ELECTRIC) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 148 | |
| 25V352000 | 2026 MACK GRANITE GR (4) | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM | 5 | |
| 25V382000 | 2025 MACK GRANITE (GR) | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 8 | |
| 25V333000 | 2026 MACK MD | SEAT BELTS | 42 | |
| 25V030000 | 2010 MACK MRU | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 142 |