Link: connectionRecall 97V-191 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 97V-191 covers 10,438 Mack vehicles for a link: connection problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected10,4382 models

ReportedNov 1, 1997Owners notified Dec 1, 1997

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V191000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 24, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.

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 CH1997

Mack CL1997

Built from January 2, 1997 to September 11, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.