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MACK issued a recall on the TRUCK model
· Published by Transport Canada · Official notice
Details
Alert type: Recall
Category: Truck - Med. & H.D.
Department: Transport Canada
Notification type: Safety Industry
System: Steering
Units affected: 3,709
Products
| Model | Make | Model year(s) affected |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK | MACK | 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 |
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The issue
ON MODELS WITH FA536,FA537 OR FA538 SERIES FRONT STEERING AXLE,THE RACE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE THRUST BEARING CAN BREAK DOWN AND EVENTUALLY SHATTER DUE TO EMBRITTLEMENT.THIS COULD CAUSE THE KINGPIN TO DROP OUT OF ITS TAPERED RECEPTACLE, CAUSING A BINDING ACTION BETWEEN THE AXLE EYE AND THE KNUCKLE RESULTING IN INCREASED STEERING DRAG AND POSSIBLE STEERING LOCK UP.