1996 Mack CH and Mack CL recall: universal joint
Mack Trucks, Incorporated reported this safety recall on December 23, 1996. It covers about 1,590 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,590
- reported
- Dec 23, 1996
- owners notified
- Feb 21, 1997
- related complaints
- 1
Power train: driveline: universal joint
- What is wrong
- The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly.
- Risk
- Insufficient torque can lead to a broken strap. If the strap breaks, the driveshaft would wobble, possibly resulting in separation. Such wobbling or separation would result in damage to other components of the vehicle and any loose fragment could fall to the roadway presenting a hazard to following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts.
Recall number 96V255000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 96V255000
Is there a recall on the 1996 Mack CH and Mack CL universal joint?
Yes. Recall 96V255000, reported on December 23, 1996, covers about 1,590 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 96V255000?
Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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