MACK MS200 1999: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V308000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | MS200 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-11-27 | 2000-10-06 | 2000-10-24 |
Production Dates: 1999-09-01 - 1999-09-30
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING GEAR FASTENERS WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED AND CAN WORK LOOSE.
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, DEGREASE, AND RETORQUE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 27, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3011. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
