MACK GU 2008: STEERING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 07V322000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | GU | 2008 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-08-24 | 2007-07-24 | 2007-07-26 |
Production Dates: 2006-12-14 - 2007-05-22
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0326
Component: STEERING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1072
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE AND BE LEFT UNTREATED, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO. SC0326.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.
