2003 MACK CH RECALL - #04V456000
RECALL FOR STEERING
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE MADE OF INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL, WHICH HAS LED TO BOLT FAILURES. THIS INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF A STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WITH THREE BOLTS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 MACK CH |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2003 - 11/30/2003 |
| Recalled on |
9/21/2004 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
10/1/2004 |
| # Affected |
4,959 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE MADE OF INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL, WHICH HAS LED TO BOLT FAILURES. THIS INCONSISTENT BOLT MATERIAL CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FAILURE OF A STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME WITH THREE BOLTS. |
| Consequences |
FAILURE OF TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES. NEW STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE INSTALLED. THE RECALL BEGAN OCTOBER 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337. |
| Notes |
MACK RECALL NO. SC0289.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 MACK CH Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2003 MACK CH Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, KNUCKLE, SPINDLE, ARM
2003 MACK CH Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY, PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
2003 MACK CH Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 MACK CH Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2003 MACK CH Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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