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1997 Mack CL recalls

There is 1 safety recall on record for the 1997 Mack CL, covering 10,438 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Steering: linkages: drag: link: connectionReported November 1, 1997 · 10,438 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.

Recall number 97V191000 · Recall details

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1, covering steering.

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