MACK GU 2007: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V053000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | GU | 2007 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-03-14 | 2007-02-15 | 2007-02-15 |
Production Dates: 2006-09-09 - 2006-11-20
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0318
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 86
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
THIS MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ROD, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE RODS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
MACK RECALL NO. SC0318. 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.
