2004 MACK DM RECALL - #05V118000
RECALL FOR STEERING
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 MACK DM |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
12/10/2004 - 12/14/2004 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2005 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/5/2005 |
| # Affected |
127 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE LOWER AND UPPER STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS WERE IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED. |
| Consequences |
AS A RESULT OF THIS CONDITION, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POSSIBLY COME LOOSE WHICH COULD LEAD TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TORQUE AT THE SUSPECT JOINTS, AND CORRECT IF NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131. |
| Notes |
MACK RECALL NO. SC0295.CUSTOMERS 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. |
| See also |
2004 MACK DM Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CHAMBER
2004 MACK DM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2004 MACK DM Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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