Mack 2002–2003 Steering recall
Recalled August 1, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03V287000 · Mack
Hazard
IF THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING SYSTEM COULD BECOME INOPERABLE AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOST CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
Units
206 units
Description
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, THE WELD THAT ATTACHES THE BALL SOCKET END TO THE STEERING BOOST CYLINDER HOUSING COULD CRACK AND FAIL.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOST CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
Product
Mack CV500
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →