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NHTSARecalled Jul 28, 2005 · #05V348000

STEERING GEAR FASTENER TORQUE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED PROPERLY. THIS MAY AFFECT THE PERFORMANCE OF THE STEERING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
STEERING GEAR FASTENER TORQUE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL CHECK THE TORQUE ON THE BOLTS THAT ATTACH THE STEERING GEAR TO THE FRAME AND TIGHTEN THE BOLTS PROPERLY. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 18, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK AT 1-800-528-6586.

View the official CPSC notice