Recall 78V172000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM Defect in 1974-1978 MACK RD
RECALL This recall affects up to 13,800 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 78V172000 |
| Manufacturer | MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 13,800 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1974 MACK CF, 1974 MACK MB, 1974 MACK RD, 1974 MACK DM, 1974 MACK DMM, 1975 MACK CF, 1975 MACK MB, 1975 MACK DMM, 1975 MACK DM, 1975 MACK RD, 1976 MACK MB, 1976 MACK RD, 1976 MACK DMM, 1976 MACK CF, 1976 MACK DM, 1977 MACK RD, 1977 MACK MB, 1977 MACK DMM, 1977 MACK CF, 1977 MACK DM, 1978 MACK DMM, 1978 MACK CF, 1978 MACK MB, 1978 MACK RD, 1978 MACK DM
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Defect Description
THE EXISTING CROSS STEERING ARMS MAY HAVE INSUFFICIENT FATIGUE LIFE IN THE NECK AREA. THIS IS NEAR THE BOSS FOR THE CROSS STEERING TUBE BALL JOINT CONNECTION. FAILURE OF EITHER OF THE CROSS STEERING LEVERS COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL OF THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL CROSS STEERING ARMS OF IMPROVED DESIGN AND GREATER STRENGTH.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 25V495000 | 2026 MACK GRANITE GR (4) | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM | 36 | |
| 25V521000 | 2025 MACK ANTHEM (AN) | STEERING | 32 | |
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| 25V333000 | 2026 MACK MD | SEAT BELTS | 42 | |
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