Vehicle recall 86V070000 · May 27, 1986

1984-1986 Mack CF

An incorrect steering shaft retaining nut is installed on the shaft and can loosen causing steering play.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: An incorrect steering shaft retaining nut is installed on the shaft and can loosen causing steering play. Consequence of defects: if nut is not replaced, steering wheel disengagement could occur causing loss of steering control and possibly a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Install proper nut to ensure steering wheel retention.
Notes: System: steering wheel retaining nut. Vehicle description: cf model fire apparatus.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V070000
Reported to NHTSA: May 27, 1986
Filed by: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owner notification: November 5, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 180
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 86V070000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Mack CF (1984-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984

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