Recall 97V181000: Mack trucks, incorporated

Report received

Oct 20, 1997

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

109vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: front discharge mixer chassis. The original equipment miter boxes have no protective boots on the shafts and dirt can enter the system causing the gear shaft bearings to deteriorate.

Possible consequence

The bearing deterioration can cause the steering to lock up resulting in loss of steering control.

Remedy

Dealers will replace these miter boxes.