Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 01V044107

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2001-03-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V044107

Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly

Component
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
1,484
Reported to NHTSA
2001-03-14
Owners notified
2001-07-13

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIE ROD ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIE RODS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 13, 2001. 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 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287.

Notes

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK CL1999
MACK CV1999
MACK DM61999
MACK LE1999
MACK MR1999
MACK RB61999
MACK RD61999

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.