Recall
Mack Cl — 97V191000
NHTSA ID
97V191000
Make
Mack
Model
Cl
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1997-11-01
Component
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Units Affected
10,438
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.