2003 MACK CX RECALL - #03V522000
RECALL FOR STEERING : LINKAGES : KNUCKLE : SPINDLE : ARM
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE AXLES ARE BUILT WITH AN INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM. THE STEERING ARM COULD HAVE LONGITUDINAL CRACKS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 MACK CX |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2003 - 9/3/2003 |
| Recalled on |
12/17/2003 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
1/16/2004 |
| # Affected |
148 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE AXLES ARE BUILT WITH AN INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM. THE STEERING ARM COULD HAVE LONGITUDINAL CRACKS. |
| Consequences |
THE BALL STUD COULD BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 MACK CX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2003 MACK CX Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2003 MACK CX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2003 MACK CX Recall for STEERING
2003 MACK CX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 MACK CX Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2003 MACK CX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2003 MACK CX Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2003 MACK CX Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, SWITCH
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