Vehicle recall 85V057000 · May 3, 1985
Mack MH and RWI
The drag links may have been installed incorrectly allowing drag link clamp bolt to axle beam interference.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The drag links may have been installed incorrectly allowing drag link clamp bolt to axle beam interference. Consequence of defect: during a turning maneuver, increased steering effort or complete lockup of steering could occur without warning. This could result in loss of truck control and a crash.
- Remedy
- Assure that drag links are installed to correct interference condition.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks with dual steering systems. System: steering drag links.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V057000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 3, 1985
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- December 9, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 52
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicles covered
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