Mack Fdm 1996
Model Fdm made in 1996 by Mack got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning steering .
Model 1996
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
97V181000 | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED | from 04/15/1996 to 08/13/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 109 | 11/07/1997 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 10/20/1997 | 10/21/1997 | |||||||
Defect 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The bearing deterioration can cause the steering to lock up resulting in loss of steering control. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace these miter boxes. | |||||||||||||||
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. |