Linkages: tie rod assemblyRecall 14V-737 · Mack vehicles
Mack Trucks, Inc. recall 14V-737 covers 1,048 Mack vehicles for a linkages: tie rod assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 18, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 92% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V737000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain model year 2015 CHU and CXU trucks manufactured from March 31, 2014, through June 26, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the collars that prevent the ball sockets from backing out of the tie rod may have been incorrectly positioned. This may allow the ball sockets to come loose.
The risk
If the ball sockets come loose from the tie rod, a complete loss of steering may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and re-position the collar if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 20, 2015. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-528-6586. Mack's number for this recall is SC0385.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
92%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 31, 2014 to June 26, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.