ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION
— Recall Campaign #07V053000
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 86 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V053000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 15, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V053000 |
| Units affected: | 86 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
- Consequeces:
- THIS MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ROD, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE RODS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes:
- MACK RECALL NO. SC0318. 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.