MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-10-06.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V308000
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
35
Reported to NHTSA
2000-10-06
Owners notified
2000-11-27
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING GEAR FASTENERS WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED AND CAN WORK LOOSE.
Safety risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, DEGREASE, AND RETORQUE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.