Meritor Tie Rod Assembly: Steering recall
NHTSA campaign 24E065000 · 17 units potentially affected · filed Aug 5, 2024
What's wrong
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain replacement tie rods equipped with USK ball studs, part numbers A-13102E4737 and A-13102E4738. The tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that have been incorrectly heat-treated, which can cause them to break, and possibly result in tie rod failure.
Why it matters
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0470.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 24E065000
- Manufacturer no.
- SC0470
- Manufacturer
- Mack Trucks, Inc.
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
- Units affected
- 17
- Report received
- Aug 5, 2024
- Owner letters
- Sep 9, 2024
- Type
- Equipment
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