Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Class 8 Heavy Duty Trucks Equipped With R. H. Sheppard M90 Steering Gears, An Incorrect Hose Was Used For The High-Pressure Line Between The Power Steering Pump And The Steering Gear. The Hose Is Rated At 2000 Psi, While It Should Be Rated At 3000 Psi.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CX
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
02V019000
Component Description
Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And ConneCTIons
Effect Of Defect
This Hose Could Develop A Leak Or Burst While In Service. Should The Line Burst, Steering Control Would Still Be Maintained, But A Loss Of Power Assist Will Be Experienced.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Steering Hose. Owner Notification Began March 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 1-610-709-3011.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
20000914
End Of Manufacture
20011218
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
869
Date Owners Notified
20020321
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020118
Make Campaign Number
SCO272