INTERNATIONAL CV 2004: STEERING
| Make : INTERNATIONAL | Model : CV | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2004-12-10 - 2004-12-14 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V118000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2005-05-05 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-03-29 | Date Added to Database: 2005-03-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SCO295 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 127 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. |
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Consequence:
AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POSSIBLY COME LOOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE AT THE SUSPECT JOINTS, AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MACK RECALL NO. SC0295.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. |
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