NHTSA recall 86V068000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Mack CS 200P and 2 more
Reported May 27, 19861,287 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDBuilt May 1, 1985 – Mar 1, 1986
The 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.
The remedy
Modify cab front panel sound proofing and change position of steering column boot.