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NHTSARecalled Nov 1, 1997 · #97V191000

MACK/DRAG LINK TORQUE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL.

Product details

Product
MACK/DRAG LINK TORQUE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION.

View the official CPSC notice