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Mack CH Recall 01V140005: Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly

NHTSA campaign 01V140005, reported September 24, 2001, 8,794 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 01V140005MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TRW TIE ROD ENDS ON CERTAIN DANA/SPICER AXLES (E12001) AND MACK AXLES THROUGH DANA HEAVY AXLE (FAWL 12). THE TIE ROD AND DRAG LINK BALL STUD ENDS CONTAIN BEARINGS THAT ARE BELOW THE SPECIFIED CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS.
Risk
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE ALL AFFECTED TIE RODS AND DRAG LINKS WITH DIFFERENT DESIGNED ENDS. TRUCKS THAT HAVE BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL 00V246103/SC0262 WILL NOT BE RE-RECALLED. TRUCKS ONLY INSPECTED AND DETERMINED TO HAVE AN ACCEPTABLE DATE CODE UNDER SC0262 WILL BE RECALLED UNDER THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 8, 2003. 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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Mack CH2000
Mack CX2000