NHTSA Campaign 07V053000
SUSPENSION
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Feb 15, 2007 · 86 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A 46K POUND CHALMERS REAR SUSPENSION, THE ADJUSTABLE TORQUE RODS USED ON THE SUSPENSION MAY BE BRITTLE.
Consequence
THIS MAY LEAD TO A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE ROD, WHICH MAY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE RODS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 14, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-800-528-6586.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CL | 2007 | 86 |
| MACK | CT | 2007 | 86 |
| MACK | CTP | 2007 | 86 |
| MACK | CV | 2007 | 86 |
| MACK | GU | 2007 | 86 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V053000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.