Vehicle recall 94V206000 · October 21, 1994
Mack RB and RD
The steering gearbox mounting fasteners were not properly heat treated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The steering gearbox mounting fasteners were not properly heat treated.
- Consequence
- The fastener washers can crack, ultimately resulting in gearbox mounting assembly failure and loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the suspect washers with new, improved washers.
- Notes
- System: steering; gear box.vehicle description: heavy duty class 8 trucks. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact mack at 1-800-439-3011. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V206000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 21, 1994
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 1, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 204
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
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