NHTSA Recall 01V044207
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V044207; Date: Mar. 14, 2001
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Mack CH; 1999 Mack CL; 1999 Mack CX; 1999 Mack DM6; 1999 Mack MR; 1999 Mack RB6; 1999 Mack RD6
Component: Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 4,247
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner/distributor notification began August 30, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Recall Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 30, 2001
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