MACK DM 2004: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V118000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | DM | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-05-05 | 2005-03-29 | 2005-03-29 |
Production Dates: 2004-12-10 - 2004-12-14
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SCO295
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 127
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
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.
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.
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.
