Auto Recalls for Consumers

2003 MACK CH Recall - Campaign #04V456000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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.

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Vehicle 2003 MACK CH
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
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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