| Make : MACK | Model : CT | Year : 2005 |
| Build Dates : 20040526 - 20050406 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V178000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050506 | Date Received by ODI: 20050428 | Date Added to Database: 20050428 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC0298 | ||
| Component: STEERING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2773 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 VEHICLES BUILT WITH SHEPPARD MODEL M100 STEERING GEAR, THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING PADS, WHICH ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME RAIL, MAY FAIL. |
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Consequence:
THE STEERING GEAR COULD LOOSEN LEADING TO A SUDDEN LOSS OF STEERING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEARS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 6, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-2131. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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