| Make : MACK | Model : MACK | Year : 1984 |
| Build Dates : 19820501 - 19851001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 86V040000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19870108 | Date Received by ODI: 19860310 | Date Added to Database: 19860324 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: MACK TRUCKS, INC | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 50100 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
FRONT STEERING KNUCKLE THRUST BEARING MAY SHATTER INTO PIECES DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: FAILURE OF THE BEARING MAY AFFECT STEERING CONTROL. IF BEARING DISINTEGRATES, IT WOULD RESULT IN INCREASE STEERING DRAG AND/OR CAUSE STEERING LOCK UP WITH LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
REPLACE DEFECTIVE THRUST BEARINGS. |
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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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