MACK CV500 2003: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V287000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | CV500 | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-10-01 | 2003-08-01 | 2003-08-07 |
Production Dates: 2002-07-09 - 2003-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC282
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 206
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, THE WELD THAT ATTACHES THE BALL SOCKET END TO THE STEERING BOOST CYLINDER HOUSING COULD CRACK AND FAIL.
IF THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING SYSTEM COULD BECOME INOPERABLE AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOST CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
MACK RECALL NO. SC282.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
