VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OCCURRED OF THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. IF THE DRAG LINK TO AXLE STTERING ARM CONNECTION IS NOT TORQUED AND THE COTTER PIN IS NOT INSTALLED, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.
Mack Trucks – MACK/DRAG LINK TORQUE
| Report Received Date | 11/01/1997 |
| NHTSA ID | 97V191000 |
| Consequence Summary | IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 10438 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=97V191000) |
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