Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)Recall 00V-308 · 1999 Mack MS200
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 00V-308 covers 35 1999 Mack MS200 for a steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion) problem, reported to NHTSA on October 6, 2000.
Source: NHTSA recall 00V308000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE STEERING GEAR FASTENERS WERE INCORRECTLY TIGHTENED AND CAN WORK LOOSE.
The risk
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REMOVE, DEGREASE, AND RETORQUE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 27, 2000. 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1999 to September 30, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.