Recall
Mack Fdm — 97V181000
NHTSA ID
97V181000
Make
Mack
Model
Fdm
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1997-10-20
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Units Affected
109
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THE BEARING DETERIORATION CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MITER BOXES.