1997 Mack CH and Mack CL recall: connection
Mack Trucks, Incorporated reported this safety recall on November 1, 1997. It covers about 10,438 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 10,438
- reported
- Nov 1, 1997
- owners notified
- Dec 1, 1997
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- 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
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 97V191000
Is there a recall on the 1997 Mack CH and Mack CL connection?
Yes. Recall 97V191000, reported on November 1, 1997, covers about 10,438 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 97V191000?
Dealers will retorque the drag link to the axle steering arm connection.
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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