Mack 1996 Power Train recall
Recalled December 23, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V255000 · Mack
Hazard
INSUFFICIENT TORQUE CAN LEAD TO A BROKEN STRAP. IF THE STRAP BREAKS, THE DRIVESHAFT WOULD WOBBLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SEPARATION. SUCH WOBBLING OR SEPARATION WOULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE VEHICLE AND ANY LOOSE FRAGMENT COULD FALL TO THE ROADWAY PRESENTING A HAZARD TO FOLLOWING VEHICLES.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS.
Units
1,590 units
Description
THE U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS.
Product
Mack CH · Mack CL
Manufacturer(s)
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →