Arm: idler and attachmentRecall 05V-349 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 05V-349 covers 23 Mack vehicles for a arm: idler and attachment problem, reported to NHTSA on July 28, 2005.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected232 models

ReportedJul 28, 2005Owners notified Aug 18, 2005

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 05V349000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO THE STEERING GEAR MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

The risk

THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLT THAT ATTACHES THE PITMAN ARM TO STEERING GEAR AND TIGHTEN THE BOLT PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEAGN AUGUST 18, 2005. OWNERS CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-2528-6586.

MACK TRUCKS RECALL NO.SC0303. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CV2006

Mack DM2006

Built from April 11, 2005 to April 13, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.