FWD RB 1994: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
| Make : FWD | Model : RB | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1994-01-01 - 1994-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V206000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-02-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-10-21 | Date Added to Database: 1994-11-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
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| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 204 | ||
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Summary:
THE STEERING GEARBOX MOUNTING FASTENERS WERE NOT PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. |
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Consequence:
THE FASTENER WASHERS CAN CRACK, ULTIMATELY RESULTING IN GEARBOX MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FAILURE AND LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUSPECT WASHERS WITH NEW, IMPROVED WASHERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STEERING; GEAR BOX.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-439-3011. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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