1999 MACK CL RECALL - #01V044207
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : DRAG : LINK : CONNECTION
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 MACK CL |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
7/16/1999 - 9/3/1999 |
| Recalled on |
5/2/2001 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
8/30/2001 |
| # Affected |
4,247 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLIES CONTAINING 24-DL MODEL BALL SOCKETS AND MANUFACTURED BY TRW. CERTAIN OF THE TIE ROD BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW-SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE SOCKET. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, THE DRIVER CAN LOSE PARTIAL CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS. OWNER/DISTRIBUTOR NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30, 2001. 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 OR TRW CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-866-280-3287. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1999 MACK CL Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1999 MACK CL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 MACK CL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1999 MACK CL Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
1999 MACK CL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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