Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #96V255000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V255000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 1,590 affected units, MACK/U-JOINT STRAP BOLTS, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V255000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1996-12-23T00:00:00

Subject: Mack/u-joint strap bolts

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 1,590

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly.

Consequence Summary: Insufficient torque can lead to a broken strap. if the strap breaks, the driveshaft would wobble, possibly resulting in separation. such wobbling or separation would result in damage to other components of the vehicle and any loose fragment could fall to the roadway presenting a hazard to following vehicles.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-43s2_ruz5-ivmr

NHTSA ID: 96V255000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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