NHTSASTEERING
Mack Trucks, Inc. - Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure
Published: July 2, 2024Recall ID: 24V504000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025 LR, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail.
Affected Products
Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Heat Treatment Can Cause Tie Rod Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24V504000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V504000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2025 LR, Granite, and Pinnacle vehicles equipped with Composilite EXS20 steerable lift axle suspension assemblies. The tie rod assembly ball stud could have been improperly heat treated and can fail. |
| Completion rate | 96.61 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the tie rod end assemblies as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack's number for this recall is SC0468. |
| Consequence summary | The ball stud can separate from the vehicle becoming a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC0468 |
| Potentially affected | 59 |
| Report received date | 2024-07-02T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |