Vehicle recall 88V025000 · March 4, 1988
1982-1987 Mack Fire Truck
Some deadman pedals were assembled with incorrect bolts which could cause a malfunction without anyone stepping on the pedal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Some deadman pedals were assembled with incorrect bolts which could cause a malfunction without anyone stepping on the pedal.
- Consequence
- If malfunction occurs while operator is at platformcontrol, sudden stopping of motion and then sudden continuation of movementcould endanger occupants on the platform.
- Remedy
- Replace incorrect bolts.
- Notes
- System: deadman pedal bolts.vehicle description: cf aerialscope equipped fire apparatus.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 88V025000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 4, 1988
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 23, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 48
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Unknown or other
Vehicles covered
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