1997 Mack Cl Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 97V191000
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufactured Begin Date: January 2nd, 1997
Manufactured End Date: September 11th, 1997
Date of Owner Notification: December 1st, 1997

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

Recall Notes:
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.