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United States 03V287000

Mack Trucks, Inc.

STEERING — MACK/STEERING BOOST CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET · August 1, 2003

The problem

ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, THE WELD THAT ATTACHES THE BALL SOCKET END TO THE STEERING BOOST CYLINDER HOUSING COULD CRACK AND FAIL.

Risk

IF THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING SYSTEM COULD BECOME INOPERABLE AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What owners should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOST CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.

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