Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Front Discharge Mixer Chassis. The Original Equipment Miter Boxes Have No ProteCTIve Boots On The Shafts And Dirt Can Enter The System Causing The Gear Shaft Bearings To Deteriorate.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
FDM
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
97V181000
Component Description
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
Effect Of Defect
The Bearing Deterioration Can Cause The Steering To Lock Up Resulting In Loss Of Steering Control.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Miter Boxes.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19960415
End Of Manufacture
19970813
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
109
Date Owners Notified
19971107
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
19971020