Recall
Mack Chu — 07V322000
NHTSA ID
07V322000
Make
Mack
Model
Chu
Years Affected
2008
Recall Date
2007-07-24
Component
STEERING
Units Affected
1,072
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
SC0326
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE NUT USED TO RETAIN THE STEERING SHAFT MAY OR MAY NOT BE A LOCK NUT THAT HAS THE LOCKING FEATURE. A LOCK NUT IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL RESISTANCE TO ENSURE THAT THE NUT DOES NOT COME LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THE NUT WERE TO COME LOOSE AND BE LEFT UNTREATED, THE STEERING SHAFT COULD POTENTIALLY SEPARATE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFT PINCH BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.