NHTSASTEERING
Mack Trucks, Inc. - Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Published: August 5, 2024Recall ID: 24E065000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Steering Control from Tie Rod Failure |
| Nhtsa id | 24E065000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E065000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Mack Trucks, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Tie rod failure can cause a loss of vehicle steering control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | SC0470 |
| Potentially affected | 17 |
| Report received date | 2024-08-05T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |