1997 MACK CH RECALL - #97V191000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OCCURRED OF THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. IF THE DRAG LINK TO AXLE STTERING ARM CONNECTION IS NOT TORQUED AND THE COTTER PIN IS NOT INSTALLED, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 MACK CH |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
1/2/1997 - 9/11/1997 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/1997 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
12/1/1997 |
| # Affected |
10,438 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OCCURRED OF THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. IF THE DRAG LINK TO AXLE STTERING ARM CONNECTION IS NOT TORQUED AND THE COTTER PIN IS NOT INSTALLED, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. |
| Consequences |
IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 24, 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. |
| See also |
1997 MACK CH Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
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