Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CX
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V044207
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Link:Drag:ConneCTIon
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Partial Control Of The Right Front Wheel, Possibly Resulting In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19990716
End Of Manufacture
19990903
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4247
Date Owners Notified
20010830
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010314