Safety Recall NHTSA · 88V043000 Reported March 28, 1988

Steering:power:shaft lower worm

Q: What is recall 88V043000?

NHTSA recall 88V043000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on March 28, 1988. It addresses: Steering:power:shaft lower worm. The recall affects approximately 259 vehicles , with the defect involving the Steering component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Steering · 259 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

88V043000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Mack Trucks, Inc.

Component

Steering

Vehicles Affected

259

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 28, 1988

Defect Summary

The steering shaft spline engagement is only .52, the recommended engagement is 2 inches.

Safety Consequence

Under impacts such as road potholes, it could result inshaft disengagement. the driver would immediately lose steering controlwithout warning and vehicle crash could occur.

Corrective Action

Replace shafts that measure under the minimum engagement dimensions with a longer shaft.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 88V043000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 88V043000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 88V043000?

NHTSA recall 88V043000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on March 28, 1988. It addresses: Steering:power:shaft lower worm. The recall affects approximately 259 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 88V043000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.