Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #01V140005

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V140005 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 8,794 affected units, MACK/TRW TIE ROD ENDS (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain dana/spicer axles (e12001) and mack axles through dana heavy axle (fawl 12). the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.

Corrective Action

Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. trucks that have been repaired under recall 00v246103/sc0262 will not be re-recalled. trucks only inspected and determined to have an acceptable date code under sc0262 will be recalled under this campaign. owner notification began january 8, 2003. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V140005

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2001-09-24T00:00:00

Subject: Mack/trw tie rod ends (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 8,794

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0270

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain dana/spicer axles (e12001) and mack axles through dana heavy axle (fawl 12). the tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.

Consequence Summary: This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.

Corrective Action: Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. trucks that have been repaired under recall 00v246103/sc0262 will not be re-recalled. trucks only inspected and determined to have an acceptable date code under sc0262 will be recalled under this campaign. owner notification began january 8, 2003. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 01V140005

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Created At: 1742808662

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