NHTSA Campaign Id 02V218000; Date: Aug. 5, 2002
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.
2002 Mack CH; 2002 Mack CX
Component: Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 690
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.
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.
Mack recall no. Sco278. Customers can 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: Jun 20, 2002
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