Vehicle recall 90V120000 · June 15, 1990
1985-1988 Mack CF
Welding deficiencies can cause two-piece steering gear mounting bracket to progressively separate.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Welding deficiencies can cause two-piece steering gear mounting bracket to progressively separate.
- Consequence
- This could result in loss of steering control, withoutprior warning, and a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Replace steering gear mounting brackets with properly welded brackets.
- Notes
- System: steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description: fire trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V120000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 15, 1990
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- December 31, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 300
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
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