ON CERTAIN CLASS 8 CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH R. H. SHEPPARD “M100” STEERING GEARS AND TRW “TAS65” STEERING GEARS, A POWER STEERING HOSE WITH AN INCORRECT PRESSURE RATING WAS INSTALLED BY THE FACTORY.
Mack Trucks – MACK/POWER STEERING HOSE
| Report Received Date | 08/05/2002 |
| NHTSA ID | 02V218000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE HOSE, WHICH CONNECTS THE POWER STEERING PUMP TO THE STEERING GEAR, COULD BURST OR LEAK, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE POWER STEERING HOSE. OWER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 20, 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 1-610-709-3337. |
| Recall Code | SCO278 |
| Potentially Affected | 690 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=02V218000) |
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