MACK MRU 2009: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR
| Make : MACK | Model : MRU | Year : 2009 |
| Build Dates : 2008-11-26 - 2011-04-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 11V374000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2011-09-19 | Date Received by ODI: 2011-07-20 | Date Added to Database: 2011-07-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0356 | ||
| Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT SECTOR | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2294 | ||
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Summary:
MACK TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 MRU HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 26, 2008, THROUGH APRIL 26, 2011. THE BOLTS USED TO MOUNT THE STEERING GEAR WERE NOT TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATION. THE BOLTS CAN LOOSEN WHICH OVER TIME MAY CAUSE THE STEERING GEAR TO DISCONNECT FROM ITS MOUNTING BRACKET. |
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Consequence:
A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING MAY OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOLTS, WHICH WILL BE TIGHTENED TO THE CORRECT SPECIFICATION. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-866-1177. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
MACK TRUCKS RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS SC0356.OWNERS 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 . |
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