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Mack CV713 Recall 06V117: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA campaign 06V117, reported April 12, 2006, 289 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 06V117MACK TRUCKS, INC
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Problem
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, AN AIR SYSTEM HOSE WAS INSTALLED RATHER THAN THE REQUIRED HIGH-PRESSURE POWER STEERING HOSE BETWEEN THE MAIN AND SLAVE STEERING GEAR.
Risk
THE AIR HOSE PRESSURE RATING IS WELL BELOW THAT OF THE POWER STEERING HOSE AND MAY RUPTURE, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT POWER STEERING HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 28, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.
Notes
MACK RECALL NO. SC0310.CUSTOMERS 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.

Affected vehicles

Mack CV71320062007