MACK CH 2004: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 04V309000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | CH | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2004-10-01 | 2004-06-25 | 2004-06-30 |
Production Dates: 2004-05-20 - 2004-05-28
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0288
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 219
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE OVER-TORQUED AT INSTALLATION. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WITH 3 BOLTS.
FAILURE OF TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH .
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES. NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
MACK RECALL NO. SC0288.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
