Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V191000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V191000 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 10,438 affected units, MACK/DRAG LINK TORQUE, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. during assembly, insufficient torque occurred of the drag link to the axle steering arm connection. if the drag link to axle sttering arm connection is not torqued and the cotter pin is not installed, the nut could back off during vehicle operation.

Corrective Action

Dealers will retorque the drag link to the axle steering arm connection.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V191000

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-11-01T00:00:00

Subject: Mack/drag link torque

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 10,438

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: class 8 heavy duty trucks. during assembly, insufficient torque occurred of the drag link to the axle steering arm connection. if the drag link to axle sttering arm connection is not torqued and the cotter pin is not installed, the nut could back off during vehicle operation.

Consequence Summary: If the nut backs off, there could be a loss of driver control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will retorque the drag link to the axle steering arm connection.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-fy2y-b58t~x5jg

NHTSA ID: 97V191000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: