NHTSA recall 04V309000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 04V309000 |
| Manufacturer's number | SC0288 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Reported | 2004-06-25 |
| Owners notified | 2004-10-01 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 219 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE OVER-TORQUED AT INSTALLATION. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WITH 3 BOLTS.
What can happen
FAILURE OF TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH .
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES. NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SC0288.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 2004 MACK CH | Built 2004-05-20 to 2004-05-28. |
|---|---|
| 2004 MACK CX | Built 2004-05-20 to 2004-05-28. |
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