2008 MACK GU RECALL - #07V322000
RECALL FOR STEERING
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 MACK GU |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
12/14/2006 - 5/22/2007 |
| Recalled on |
7/26/2007 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
8/24/2007 |
| # Affected |
1,072 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE AND BE LEFT UNTREATED, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0326.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. |
| See also |
2008 MACK GU Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
2008 MACK GU Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2008 MACK GU Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 MACK GU Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2008 MACK GU Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2008 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 MACK GU Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, TURN SIGNAL, FLASHER UNIT
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