Safety Recall NHTSA · 91V070000 Reported May 1, 1991

Steering:linkages:arm:pitman

Mack Trucks, Inc. · Steering · 3,673 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
91V070000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
3,673
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 1, 1991

Defect Summary

Stresses imposed on the lever during turning maneuvers and/or impact incidents, such as would be caused by curbs or road surface irregularity, reduce the life expectancy of the part. The steering lever may crack and eventually the stresses could cause the steering lever to break.

Safety Consequence

A broken steering lever will cause loss of steeringcontrol without prior warning which may result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Replace the defective steering arms.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Mack Trucks, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 91V070000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 91V070000

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

What is recall 91V070000?

NHTSA recall 91V070000 was issued by Mack Trucks, Inc. on May 1, 1991. It addresses: Steering:linkages:arm:pitman. The recall affects approximately 3,673 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 91V070000 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.