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.