ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE
— Recall Campaign #05V348000
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 12 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V348000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 28, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V348000 |
| Units affected: | 12 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
- Consequeces:
- THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes:
- MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0302. 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.