The problem
The steering arm may develop cracks due to insufficient fatigue life in the machine radius of the taper at the steering knuckle end.
The fix
Install steering arms that have been magna-flux inspected for cracks and shot peened for improved fatigue life. This will be done without charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: trucks.System: steering assembly; steering arm.Consequences of defect: continued operation could lead to failure of thesteering arm, loss of steering control without prior warning, and potential forvehicle accident.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Mack dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 80V053000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.