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Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1988 Mack Midliner in Canada.
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SHEPPARD M80 POWER STEERING GEAR. THE CAPSCREWS ATTACHING THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING BRACKET MAY COME LOOSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING GEAR FFROM ITS SUPPORT BRACKET AND COULD CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: CAPSCREWS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE CORRECT TORQUE.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 209 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES. SEAT BELTS ARE OF INSUFFICIENT LENGTH TO ACCOMODATE A 95TH PERCENTILE MALE. CORRECTION: SHORT SEAT BELT CONNECTORS WILL BE REPLACED WITH CONNECTORS OF SUFFICIENT LENGTH TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARD.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.121-AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. AIR BRAKE RESERVOIRS HAVE INSUFFICIENT CAPACITY. CORRECTION: ADDITIONAL AIR BRAKE CAPACITY WILL BE ADDED.
A failure of this component (brakes) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT, THE AM-SAFE SEAT BELTS ON THESE VEHICLES WILL NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. AN IMPROPERLY ENGAGED SEAT BELT WOULD NOT ADEQUATELY RESTRAIN THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR SUDDEN STOP. CORRECTION: SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES WILL BE REPLACED WHERE REQUIRED.
A failure of this component (seats and restraints) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
THE POWER STEERING PUMP MAY HAVE A RIDGE INSIDE THE ALUMINUM HOUSING. THE RIDGE MAY DETACH AND BECOME WEDGED IN THE RELIEF VALVE, KEEPING IT OPEN. THIS WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER ASSISTANCE WITHOUT WARNING. CORRECTION: THE POWER STEERING PUMP WILL BE REPLACED.
A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).
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