MACK CH 1990: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| Make : MACK | Model : CH | Year : 1990 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V019003 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-06-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-05-11 | Date Added to Database: 2000-05-11 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SCO259 | ||
| Component: TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 90 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. THE FIFTH WHEEL MOUNTING PLATES CAN CRACK. |
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Consequence:
UNDER THE TRAILER LOADING, THE MOUNTING PLATE COULD EVENTUALLY FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE MOUNTING PLATES THAT ARE CRACKED. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MACK RECALL NO. SCO259.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 22, 2000.OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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