NHTSA recall 05V118000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 05V118000 |
| Manufacturer's number | SCO295 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Reported | 2005-03-29 |
| Owners notified | 2005-05-05 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 127 |
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
What can happen
AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POSSIBLY COME LOOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE AT THE SUSPECT JOINTS, AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131.
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SC0295.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
| 2004 MACK CV | Built 2004-12-10 to 2004-12-14. |
|---|---|
| 2004 MACK DM | Built 2004-12-10 to 2004-12-14. |
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