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Mack CH Recall 97V191: Steering:Linkages:Drag:Link:Connection

NHTSA campaign 97V191, reported November 1, 1997, 10,438 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 97V191MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OCCURRED OF THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. IF THE DRAG LINK TO AXLE STTERING ARM CONNECTION IS NOT TORQUED AND THE COTTER PIN IS NOT INSTALLED, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Risk
IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 24, 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.

Affected vehicles

Mack CH1997
Mack CL1997