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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V374000 | MACK TRUCKS, INC | from 11/26/2008 to 04/26/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 2294 | 09/19/2011 | MFR | MACK TRUCKS, INC | 07/20/2011 | 07/25/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 mru heavy trucks manufactured from november 26, 2008, through april 26, 2011. the bolts used to mount the steering gear were not tightened to specification. the bolts can loosen which over time may cause the steering gear to disconnect from its mounting bracket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A complete loss of steering may occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the bolts, which will be tightened to the correct specification. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before september 5, 2011. owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Mack trucks recall campaign number is sc0356.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP | |||||
| PI-0752 | 09/01/2011 | 10043091 | Mack truck: on certain trucks, there is a loss of speed (low) assist. the pump flow and pressure must be tested before replacing tandem pump assembly. *pe | 02/21/2012 | |