NHTSA Recall 97V181000
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V181000; Date: Oct. 20, 1997
The bearing deterioration can cause the steering to lock up resulting in loss of steering control.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Mack FDM; 1997 Mack FDM
Component: Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion)
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 109
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: front discharge mixer chassis. The original equipment miter boxes have no protective boots on the shafts and dirt can enter the system causing the gear shaft bearings to deteriorate.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace these miter boxes.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification is expected to begin November 7, 1997. 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. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 7, 1997
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