NHTSA recall 97V181000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V181000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Reported | 1997-10-20 |
| Owners notified | 1997-11-07 |
| Component | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Units potentially affected | 109 |
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE BEARING DETERIORATION CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The 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.
| 1996 MACK FDM | Built 1996-04-15 to 1997-08-13. |
|---|---|
| 1997 MACK FDM | Built 1996-04-15 to 1997-08-13. |
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