ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO
— Recall Campaign #07V531000
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 1,058 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
07V531000
| Manufacturer: | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 19, 2007 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 07V531000 |
| Units affected: | 1,058 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE.
- Consequeces:
- LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 10, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
- Notes:
- MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0332.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.