Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V690000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V690000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014 granite (gu) trucks manufactured january 1, 2013, to october 16, 2013, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington Includes 8 affected units, Hex Nuts may be Improperly Torqued, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014 granite (gu) trucks manufactured january 1, 2013, to october 16, 2013, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington

Defect Summary

Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 granite (gu) trucks manufactured january 1, 2013, to october 16, 2013, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Corrective Action

Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nut, tightening it to proper torque, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on november 30, 2015. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. mack's number for this recall is sc0397.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V690000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-10-22T00:00:00

Subject: Hex nuts may be improperly torqued

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 8

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0397

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Mack trucks, inc. (mack) is recalling certain model year 2014 granite (gu) trucks manufactured january 1, 2013, to october 16, 2013, and equipped with certain drive axles manufactured by marmon-herrington. the affected axles are equipped with hex nuts on the flange yoke that may not have been properly tightened.

Consequence Summary: If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the hex nut, tightening it to proper torque, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on november 30, 2015. owners may contact mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. mack's number for this recall is sc0397.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 50

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NHTSA ID: 15V690000

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