Recall 97V181000
Steering › Gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) — Mack · reported 20 Oct 1997 · 109 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE MIXER CHASSIS. THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MITER BOXES HAVE NO PROTECTIVE BOOTS ON THE SHAFTS AND DIRT CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM CAUSING THE GEAR SHAFT BEARINGS TO DETERIORATE.
The risk
THE BEARING DETERIORATION CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MITER BOXES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN NOVEMBER 7, 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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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