2007 MACK GU RECALL - #07V053000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2007 MACK GU |
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| Manufacturer |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Manufactured between |
9/9/2006 - 11/20/2006 |
| Recalled on |
2/15/2007 |
| Influenced by |
MACK TRUCKS, INC |
| Owners Notified on |
3/14/2007 |
| # Affected |
86 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE. |
| Consequences |
THIS MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ROD, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE RODS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586. |
| Notes |
MACK RECALL NO. SC0318. 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 |
2007 MACK GU Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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