ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY
— Recall Campaign #05V349000
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 23 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V349000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 28, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V349000 |
| Units affected: | 23 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.
- Consequeces:
- THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR AND TIGHTEN THE BOLT PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEAGN AUGUST 18, 2005. OWNERS CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-2528-6586.
- Notes:
- MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO.SC0303. 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.