| Make : MACK | Model : CX | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20040520 - 20040528 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V309000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20041001 | Date Received by ODI: 20040625 | Date Added to Database: 20040630 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0288 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 219 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN TRUCK CHASSIS, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS WERE OVER-TORQUED AT INSTALLATION. THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED TO THE VEHICLE'S FRAME RAIL WITH 3 BOLTS. |
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Consequence:
FAILURE OF TWO OF THE THREE BOLTS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH . |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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