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1989 Mack U Recall

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Active Safety 1989 Mack U Recalls (2)

Safety recall notices and repair campaigns registered for the 1989 Mack U in Canada.

Ref #1990-050 Campaign : SC221
1990-04-04 1 036 units

Visual System

Issue Description

A TOLERANCE MISMATCH IN THE CRANK ASSEMBLY OF THE ROBERT BOSCH WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR SYSTEM COULD CAUSE INSTANTANEOUS SEPARATION OF THE CRANK FROM THE LINKAGE ASSEMBLY IN THE LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE RENDERING THE SYSTEM INOPERABLE. THIS MALFUNCTION COULD OCCUR AT ANY TIME WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING AND COULD IMPAIR DRIVER VISIBILITY. CORRECTION: LEFT HAND CONTROL ARM LINKAGE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (visual system) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
Ref #1989-087 Campaign : SC212
1989-06-14 150 units

Steering

Issue Description

NOTE: VEHICLES MANUFACTURED AT THE WINNSBORO, SOUTH CAROLINA FACILITY. THE STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND/OR TORQUED. IF EITHER OF THESE PROCEDURES OCCURED, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COULD DISENGAGE ITSELF FROM THE STEERING COLUMN CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. CORRECTION: STEERING WHEEL RETAINING NUTS WILL BE REPLACED AND RETORQUED ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES.

Safety Risk

A failure of this component (steering) may increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action & Repair

Authorized dealerships will inspect the vehicle and complete all necessary repairs free of charge (parts and labor).

Free parts & labor under Motor Vehicle Safety Act Transport Canada Open Data
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