NHTSA recall campaign
97V181000
ManufacturerMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDReported1997-10-20Affected109 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
THE BEARING DETERIORATION CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MITER BOXES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →