Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 MACK CL Recall - Campaign #96V255000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 MACK CL RECALL - #96V255000

RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE : UNIVERSAL JOINT

THE U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.

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Vehicle 1996 MACK CL
Manufacturer MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Manufactured between 8/19/1996 - 9/30/1996
Recalled on 12/23/1996
Influenced by MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Owners Notified on 2/21/1997
# Affected 1,590
Recalled for POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
Description THE U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequences INSUFFICIENT TORQUE CAN LEAD TO A BROKEN STRAP. IF THE STRAP BREAKS, THE DRIVESHAFT WOULD WOBBLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEPARATION. SUCH WOBBLING OR SEPARATION WOULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE AND ANY LOOSE FRAGMENT COULD FALL TO THE ROADWAY PRESENTING A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 21, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.
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