Vehicle recall 86V069000 · May 27, 1986
Mack RL Series and RS Series
The drag link to pitman arm toggle angle may be greater than design criteria, and may cause the steering to bind.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The drag link to pitman arm toggle angle may be greater than design criteria, and may cause the steering to bind. Consequence of defect: if truck negotiates extreme right hand turn the left front wheel drops into a deep hole, steering return would be slow, without warning to operator, creating potential for a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Replace left hand steering lever.
- Notes
- System: steering. Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with fa(w)617 front axle AND20,000 lb. Taperleaf springs.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V069000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 27, 1986
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- December 3, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Drag › Link › Connection
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Mack RL Series (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
- Mack RS Series (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984
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