MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1997-10-20.
Recall campaignNHTSA 97V181000
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Component
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
109
Reported to NHTSA
1997-10-20
Owners notified
1997-11-07
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE MIXER CHASSIS. THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MITER BOXES HAVE NO PROTECTIVE BOOTS ON THE SHAFTS AND DIRT CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM CAUSING THE GEAR SHAFT BEARINGS TO DETERIORATE.
Safety risk
THE BEARING DETERIORATION CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MITER BOXES.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 7, 1997.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 1-800-424-9393.
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.