Make : MACK | Model : MS200 | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19990901 - 19990930 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V308000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20001127 | Date Received by ODI: 20001006 | Date Added to Database: 20001024 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 35 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING GEAR FASTENERS WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED AND CAN WORK LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, DEGREASE, AND RETORQUE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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