Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1994

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 1994. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.
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November 1, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:BRACKET:SUPPORT:CENTER SHAFT

THE DRIVESHAFT CENTER BEARING SUPPORT BRACKET CAN CRACK AND BREAK.
NHTSA ID: 94V216000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 17,720
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS HAPPENS, THE DRIVESHAFT WILL WOBBLE AND CAN SEPARATE. SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE OR LOOSE FRAGMENTS CAN FALL ONTO THE ROADWAY PRESENTING A HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVERS.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BEARING HANGER BRACKET.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 21, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:GEAR BOX

THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
NHTSA ID: 94V206000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 204
Consequence Summary:
THE FASTENER WASHERS CAN CRACK, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN GEARBOX MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FAILURE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT WASHERS WITH NEW, IMPROVED WASHERS.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 9, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STEERING:LINKAGES

THE STEERING ARM CAN DEVELOP CRACKS CAUSING THE LEVER TO BREAK WITHOUT WARNING.
NHTSA ID: 94V192000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 321
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING LEVERS WITH AN IMPROVED STEERING LEVER WITH INCREASED FATIGUE STRENGTH.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 15, 1994
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL

FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM RECONFIGURATION TO COMPLY WITH ENGINE EMISSION STANDARDS CAUSE HIGHER ENGINE VIBRATION LEVELS WHICH LEAD TO EARLY WEAR AND COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN MECHANISM.
NHTSA ID: 94V032000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 39,777
Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT THE PRIMARY THROTTLE RETURN FAILS, FAILURE OF THE SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM WOULD NOT PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL.
Corrective Action:
A NEW PRODUCTION SECONDARY THROTTLE RETURN SYSTEM CONFIGURATION WILL BE INSTALLED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No