NHTSA Campaign Id 02V019000; Date: Jan. 18, 2002
This hose could develop a leak or burst while in service. Should the line burst, steering control would still be maintained, but a loss of power assist will be experienced.
2000 Mack CH; 2001 Mack CH; 2000 Mack CX; 2001 Mack CX
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 869
On certain class 8 heavy duty trucks equipped with r. H. Sheppard m90 steering gears, an incorrect hose was used for the high-pressure line between the power steering pump and the steering gear. The hose is rated at 2000 psi, while it should be rated at 3000 psi.
dealers will replace the steering hose. Owner notification began March 22, 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 1-610-709-3011.
Mack truck recall no. 272. 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: Mar 21, 2002
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