6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2002-09-06
Description
On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Notes
Mack truck recall no. Sco276.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2002-03-26
Description
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Consequence
The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Corrective Action
The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. Owner notification began april 22, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 610-709-3337.
Notes
Mack truck recall no. Sco273. Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2001-05-02
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the defective tie rods. Owner notification began july 13, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #4 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Posted on: 2001-05-02
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with drag link assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.
Consequence
If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the defective drag links. Owner/distributor notification began august 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #5 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
Posted on: 2000-11-01
Description
Vehicle description: class 8 trucks equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. The return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated wire return springs.
Consequence
This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.
Notes
Owner notification began december 13, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
DEFECT #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2000-11-08
Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain meritor axles. The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Consequence
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends.
Notes
Owner notification began december 13, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).