Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V044207

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V044207 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 4,247 affected units, MACK/TRW STEERING SYSTEMS/DRAG LINK, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the defective drag links. owner/distributor notification began august 30, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V044207
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2001-03-14T00:00:00
Subject: Mack/trw steering systems/drag link
Component: Steering
Potentially Affected Units: 4,247

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the defective drag links. owner/distributor notification began august 30, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-qhi7~d2f2-war8
NHTSA ID: 01V044207
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
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