Make : MACK | Model : CH | Year : 2002 |
Build Dates : 20020531 - 20020612 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 02V218000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20020620 | Date Received by ODI: 20020805 | Date Added to Database: 20020814 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SCO278 | ||
Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 690 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH R. H. SHEPPARD "M100" STEERING GEARS AND TRW "TAS65" STEERING GEARS, A POWER STEERING HOSE WITH AN INCORRECT PRESSURE RATING WAS INSTALLED BY THE FACTORY. |
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Consequence:
THE HOSE, WHICH CONNECTS THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR, COULD BURST OR LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE. OWER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 2002. 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 1-610-709-3337. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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