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October 24, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V713000
Loose Steering Fastener May Fail
The power steering assist cylinder may separate from the steering arm, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V713
Manufacturer Mack Trucks, Inc.
Components STEERING
Potential Number of Units Affected 47
Summary
Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack
) is recalling certain 2024 LR vehicles. The fasteners that connect the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm may be loose or missing.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect and tighten the steering gear fasteners and install a new cotter pin, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Mack customer service at 1-800-866-1177. Mack
’s number for this recall is SC0451.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mack Trucks, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2024 Mack
LR model vehicles manufactured August 25, 2023, through September 19, 2023.
SAFETY DEFECT:
The castle nut connecting the power steering assist cylinder to the steering arm may not have been tightened properly and the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control.
SAFETY RISK:
A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash.
PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE:
There are no precautions you can take other than having your vehicle repaired by a Mack service center. Dealers will inspect, tighten the castle nut and install a new cotter pin. Recall repairs will be performed at no cost to you.
TIME REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR:
The time required to repair your vehicle is approximately 0.5 hour.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO:
You should contact the nearest Mack Parts and Service Center and make an appointment. You can locate the closest Mack
Parts and Service Center by going online to http://www.macktrucks.com/ and selecting โDealer & Service Locationsโ or by calling our toll-free number: 1-800-866-1177.
Description
On a small number of trucks, the castle nut connecting the power steering assist cylinder to the steering arm may not have been tightened properly and the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control.
There have been no field reports, warranty claims or customer complaints associated with this issue.
The remedy will be to tighten the castle nut and install a new cotter pin.
Model and Model Years Affected
- Certain 2024 Mack
LR model vehicles manufactured August 25, 2023, through September 19, 2023.
Vehicle Quantities
- 52 vehicles (47 US, 5 Canada)
Dealer Responsibilities
- The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act require dealers to ensure that all new and used vehicles are free of safety defects and comply with all relevant safety standards at the time of delivery to the consumer.
- Dealers should make their personnel aware of the safety recall. In the event that a dealer has a vehicle included in the safety recall in their inventory to be sold, the condition must be corrected before releasing it to a customer.
Notification Release Schedule
- Vehicle list will be posted on the Trucks Dealer Portal October 25, 2023.
- Owner notification letters will be released on or before December 15, 2023.
- Repair Instruction will be released once they are available.
Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this recall, contact the Regulatory Affairs Department at vtna.regulatoryaffairs@volvo.com.
Date
10.2023
Number
SC0451
Release
01
LR Power Steering Assist Cylinder Castle Nut Torque
LR
RECALL INFORMATION
(October 2023)
Mack Trucks has determined that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2024 LR model vehicles manufactured from August 25th, 2023, through September 19th, 2023.
The castellated nut on the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm may have insufficient torque. If the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm connection should fail in operation, there could be a loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash.
Mack Trucks has not received any field reports, warranty claims, or customer complaints associated with this safety issue; therefore, Mack
considers this a proactive measure to protect the public and Mack
โs customers from the potential risk associated with this defect.
To ensure that these vehicles meet Mackโs rigorous quality requirements, follow the instructions outlined below to inspect the castle nut, re-torque, and install new cotter pin.
VEHICLES AFFECTED
Certain Macks manufactured between August 25th, 2023, and September 19th, 2023.
VEHICLE QUANTITY
There are 52 vehicles affected by this recall. (47 U.S., 5 CAN.)
Parts
Order parts through normal process as needed.
Part Number | Part Description | Quantity |
25092079 | Cotter Pin | 1 |
* | Castle Nut | As Needed |
Repair Instructions
1. Secure vehicle for service by parking on a flat and level surface.
2. Apply parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in neutral or park.
4. Install the wheel chocks.
5. Disconnect the battery from the negative terminal.
6. Turn the steering wheel so that the wheels point straight ahead.
7. Locate the castle nut on the power steering assist cylinder connected to the steering arm on the right side of the vehicle.
8. Torque tighten the castle nut to specified torque.
Tightening Torque
238-264 Nm (176-195 lb-ft)
9. Install the new cotter pin.
10. Connect the cable to the negative terminal.
11. Remove the wheel chocks.
12. Return vehicle to service.
Chronology :
October 10, 2023 Volvo Product Safety Office receives a report of a potential issue in our factory with a critical joint and a formal investigation is opened.
October 16, 2023 Findings from the investigation are reviewed by the Product Safety Evaluation Committee and the recommendation is that this is be brought to Product Safety Committee as a potential product safety defect.
October 19, 2023 the Product Safety Committee meets and decides that a product safety defect exists.
October 24, 2023 Mack submits 573 and advises that a voluntary safety recall will be performed.
There have been no accidents or injuries related to this issue, there have been no warranty claims, field reports or customer complaints associated with this issue.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
MACK![]() | LR | 2024 |
9 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V713-3065.PDF 215.403KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-23V713-0887.pdf 318.534KB
Mack Trucks – SC0451 Safety Recall Alert – October 2023
RCMN-23V713-8417.pdf 112.098KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V713-9440.pdf 645.974KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
Recall 573 Report – November 2, 2023
RCLRPT-23V713-4292.PDF 215.486KB
Mack Trucks – SC0451 Safety Recall Alert – November 2023
RCMN-23V713-0316.pdf 103.562KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-23V713-1359.pdf 171.134KB
Mack – SC0451 Safety Recall Alert – November 2023
RCMN-23V713-9477.pdf 103.562KB
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Date Number Release Page 10.2023 SC0451 01 1(6) LR Power Steering Assist Cylinder Castle Nut Torque LR RECALL INFORMATION (October 2023) Mack Trucks has determined that a defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2024 LR model vehicles manufactured from August 25th, 2023, through September 19th, 2023. The castellated nut on the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm may have insufficient torque. If the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm connection should fail in operation, there could be a loss of vehicle control which could result in a crash. Mack Trucks has not received any field reports, warranty claims, or customer complaints associated with this safety issue; therefore, Mack considers this a proactive measure to protect the public and Mackโs customers from the potential risk associated with this defect. To ensure that these vehicles meet Mackโs rigorous quality requirements, follow the instructions outlined below to inspect the castle nut, re-torque, and install new cotter pin. VEHICLES AFFECTED Certain Macks manufactured between August 25th, 2023, and September 19th, 2023. VEHICLE QUANTITY There are 52 vehicles affected by this recall. (47 U.S., 5 CAN.) SAFETY RECALL Mack Trucks Inc. Greensboro, NC USA Safety Recall Date 10.2023 Page 2 of 6 Parts Order parts through normal process as needed. Part Number Part Description Quantity 25092079 Cotter Pin 1 * Castle Nut As Needed Repair Instructions 1. Secure vehicle for service by parking on a flat and level surface. 2. Apply parking brake. 3. Place the transmission in neutral or park. 4. Install the wheel chocks. 5. Disconnect the battery from the negative terminal. Safety Recall Date 10.2023 Page 3 of 6 6. Turn the steering wheel so that the wheels point straight ahead. 7. Locate the castle nut on the power steering assist cylinder connected to the steering arm on the right side of the vehicle. 8. Torque tighten the castle nut to specified torque. Tightening Torque 238-264 Nm (176-195 lb-ft) Safety Recall Date 10.2023 Page 4 of 6 9. Install the new cotter pin. 10. Connect the cable to the negative terminal. Safety Recall Date 10.2023 Page 5 of 6 11. Remove the wheel chocks. 12. Return vehicle to service. Safety Recall Date 10.2023 Page 6 of 6 REIMBURSEMENT This repair is covered by an authorized Safety Recall. Reimbursement is obtained through the normal claim handling process. UCHP Reimbursement Claim Type (used only when uploading from the Dealer Business System) 40 Recall Status Vehicle repaired per instructions 1-Modified per instructions Labor Codes Primary Labor Code: 7420-16-09-01 Campaign, General X 3 SRT (0.1 x 3) .3 hrs. Causal Part 25092079 Authorization Number C0322 Note: Towing or technician travel may be needed for this repair. Please contact your DSM for details. Note: Dealers are to perform Safety Recalls on all subject vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner regardless of mileage, age of vehicle or ownership (original purchaser or subsequent purchasers). Whenever vehicles are subject to a Safety Recall are brought to your dealership for service, it is strongly recommended that every effort be made to perform the recall correction before the vehicle is released to the owner.
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This Notice applies to your vehicle, see enclosed โNotice of Vehicle Recallโ DEAR MACK TRUCK OWNER: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Mack Trucks, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2024 Mack LR model vehicles manufactured August 25, 2023, through September 19, 2023. SAFETY DEFECT: The castle nut connecting the power steering assist cylinder to the steering arm may not have been tightened properly and the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control. SAFETY RISK: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash. There are no precautions you can take other than having your vehicle repaired by a Mack service center. Dealers will inspect, tighten the castle nut and install a new cotter pin. Recall repairs will be performed at no cost to you. The time required to repair your vehicle is approximately 0.5 hour. You should contact the nearest Mack Parts and Service Center and make an appointment. You can locate the closest Mack Parts and Service Center by going online to http://www.macktrucks.com/ and selecting โDealer & Service Locationsโ or by calling our toll-free number: 1-800-866-1177. PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE: TIME REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: SC0451_OWNER_LTR October 2023 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL SC0451 NHTSA RECALL # 23V-713 NOTICE REGARDING LEASED VEHICLES: If you are a Lessor of vehicles subject to this Notice, you have an obligation under Federal Law to provide a copy of this Notice to all Lessees within 10 days of your receipt of this Notice. Further, you must maintain a record, which identifies the Lessee(s) to whom you send a copy of this letter, the date you send this letter, and the Vehicle Identification Number(s) of the vehicle(s) that you have leased to that lessee. For purposes of this Notice, the term Lessor means: a person or entity that is the owner, as reflected on the vehicleโs title, of any five or more leased vehicles (as defined in CFR Section 577.4), as of the date of notification by the manufacturer of the existence of a safety- related defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard in one or more of the leased motor vehicles. OWNER RECALL RESPONSE CARD: The enclosed โNotice of Vehicle Recallโ identifies your vehicle. If you no longer own the vehicle, please help us update our records by completing the โVehicle Disposition Recordโ portion of the enclosed postage-free Notice of Mandatory Safety Campaign card and mailing it back to us. ASSISTANCE/ COMPLAINTS: PRE NOTIFICATION REMEDIES: If your vehicle has not been repaired within a reasonable time after delivering it to a Mack Parts and Service Center, please contact: Mack Trucks, Inc. North American Certification and Compliance P.O. Box 26115 Greensboro, NC 27402-6115 vtna.regulatoryaffairs@volvo
.com You may also submit complaints to the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington DC 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hot Line at 1-888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov if you believe that Mack has failed to remedy the defect without charge, or has failed to remedy the vehicle within 60 days of the owners first tender to obtain repair following the earliest time that parts are available. If you have previously paid for repairs as a result of this issue, you may be entitled to recovery of those expenses. Submit copies of all documentation supporting your claim according to the rules specified in the โGeneral Plan for Reimbursement of Pre- notification Remediesโ provided in this mailing. We regret any inconvenience this may cause to your operation, but hope you will appreciate our sincere efforts to demonstrate Mackโs commitment to provide our customers with the best possible product. MACK TRUCKS, INC.
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MACK TRUCKS RECALL ALERT ยฉ Mack Trucks, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL – For limited distribution only to circulation list above. This bulletin, and any information herein, is subject to change by Company without notice. For the most current and accurate information, always refer to Trucks Dealer Portal for the electronic version of this document. Description On a small number of trucks, the castle nut connecting the power steering assist cylinder to the steering arm may not have been tightened properly and the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control. There have been no field reports, warranty claims or customer complaints associated with this issue. The remedy will be to tighten the castle nut and install a new cotter pin. Model and Model Years Affected โขCertain 2024 Mack LR model vehicles manufactured August 25, 2023, through September 19, 2023. Vehicle Quantities โข52 vehicles (47 US, 5 Canada) Dealer Responsibilities โขThe National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act requiredealers to ensure that all new and used vehicles are free of safety defects and comply with all relevantsafety standards at the time of delivery to the consumer. โขDealers should make their personnel aware of the safety recall. In the event that a dealer has a vehicleincluded in the safety recall in their inventory to be sold, the condition must be corrected beforereleasing it to a customer. Notification Release Schedule โขVehicle list will be posted on the Trucks Dealer Portal October 25, 2023. โขOwner notification letters will be released on or before December 15, 2023. โขRepair Instruction will be released once they are available. Contact If you have questions or concerns about this recall, contact the Regulatory Affairs Department at vtna.regulatoryaffairs@volvo.com. Subject: Recall Number: Date: Safety Recall SC0451, Steering Assist Cylinder Castle Nut TorqueSRA-M451 October 25, 2023 Applicable Markets: โU.S. โCanada โ Export
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-713 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Manufacturer Name : Mack Trucks, Inc. Submission Date : OCT 24, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-713 Manufacturer Recall No. : SC0451 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Mack Trucks, Inc. Address : 2100 Mack Boulevard PO Box M Allentown PA 18105-5000 Company phone : 610-709-2131 Population : Number of potentially involved : 47 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Mack LR Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : The recall population is vehicles built between August 25, 2023-September 19, 2023 when power steering assist cylinder to steering arm may have been under-torqued and cotter pin may not have been installed on the castellated nut. Production Dates : AUG 25, 2023 – SEP 19, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1M2LR2GC5RM009230 End : 1M2LR2GCXRM009529 โ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Insufficient torque on the castellated nut and cotter pin may not be installed. Castellated nut on the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm connection. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm connection should fail in operation, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash. Description of the Cause : In adequate process control of torque and torque auditing within our assembly facilities. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver may detect excessive effort in the steering which could provide warning. Loss of the cotter pin or loosening of the nut may be detected during pre trip inspections. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-713 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Component Name 1 : Cylinder Component Description : Power Steering Assist Component Part Number : 22132225 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Mack Trucks Address : 7825 National Service Rd. Greensoboro North Carolina 27409-9667 Country : United States Chronology : October 10, 2023 Volvo Product Safety Office receives a report of a potential issue in our factory with a critical joint and a formal investigation is opened. October 16, 2023 Findings from the investigation are reviewed by the Product Safety Evaluation Committee and the recommendation is that this is be brought to Product Safety Committee as a potential product safety defect. October 19, 2023 the Product Safety Committee meets and decides that a product safety defect exists. October 24, 2023 Mack submits 573 and advises that a voluntary safety recall will be performed. There have been no accidents or injuries related to this issue, there have been no warranty claims, field reports or customer complaints associated with this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Vehicles will be recalled and the castle nuts will be inspected, re-torqued and new cotter pins installed. Reimbursement for the recall will be covered by Manufacturer’s Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy component has been been properly torqued and then cotter pin installed in the castellated nut. Cylinder, Power Steering Assist, 22132225. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Assembly instructions, corrected tooling and auditing in factory updated on September 20, 2023. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-713 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification will begin on October 31, 2023 and owner notification will begin on or before December 15, 2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 31, 2023 – OCT 31, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 15, 2023 – DEC 15, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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This Notice applies to your vehicle, see enclosed โNotice of Vehicle Recallโ DEAR MACK TRUCK OWNER: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Mack Trucks, Inc. has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 2024 Mack LR model vehicles manufactured August 25, 2023, through September 19, 2023. SAFETY DEFECT: The castle nut connecting the power steering assist cylinder to the steering arm may not have been tightened properly and the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control. SAFETY RISK: A loss of steering control could increase the risk of a crash. Owners are instructed to not drive their vehicles until the recall repair has been completed. There are no precautions you can take other than having your vehicle repaired by a Mack service center. Dealers will inspect, tighten the castle nut and install a new cotter pin. Recall repairs will be performed at no cost to you. The time required to repair your vehicle is approximately 0.5 hour. You should contact the nearest Mack Parts and Service Center and make an appointment. You can locate the closest Mack Parts and Service Center by going online to http://www.macktrucks.com/ and selecting โDealer & Service Locationsโ or by calling our toll-free number: 1-800-866-1177. PRECAUTIONS YOU CAN TAKE: TIME REQUIRED FOR THE REPAIR: WHAT YOU SHOULD DO: SC0451_OWNER_LTR October 2023 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL SC0451 NHTSA RECALL # 23V-713 rev. 11022023 NOTICE REGARDING LEASED VEHICLES: If you are a Lessor of vehicles subject to this Notice, you have an obligation under Federal Law to provide a copy of this Notice to all Lessees within 10 days of your receipt of this Notice. Further, you must maintain a record, which identifies the Lessee(s) to whom you send a copy of this letter, the date you send this letter, and the Vehicle Identification Number(s) of the vehicle(s) that you have leased to that lessee. For purposes of this Notice, the term Lessor means: a person or entity that is the owner, as reflected on the vehicleโs title, of any five or more leased vehicles (as defined in CFR Section 577.4), as of the date of notification by the manufacturer of the existence of a safety- related defect or non-compliance with a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard in one or more of the leased motor vehicles. OWNER RECALL RESPONSE CARD: The enclosed โNotice of Vehicle Recallโ identifies your vehicle. If you no longer own the vehicle, please help us update our records by completing the โVehicle Disposition Recordโ portion of the enclosed postage-free Notice of Mandatory Safety Campaign card and mailing it back to us. ASSISTANCE/ COMPLAINTS: PRE NOTIFICATION REMEDIES: If your vehicle has not been repaired within a reasonable time after delivering it to a Mack Parts and Service Center, please contact: Mack Trucks, Inc. North American Certification and Compliance P.O. Box 26115 Greensboro, NC 27402-6115 vtna.regulatoryaffairs@volvo
.com You may also submit complaints to the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Washington DC 20590 or call the toll-free Auto Safety Hot Line at 1-888- 327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov if you believe that Mack has failed to remedy the defect without charge, or has failed to remedy the vehicle within 60 days of the owners first tender to obtain repair following the earliest time that parts are available. If you have previously paid for repairs as a result of this issue, you may be entitled to recovery of those expenses. Submit copies of all documentation supporting your claim according to the rules specified in the โGeneral Plan for Reimbursement of Pre- notification Remediesโ provided in this mailing. We regret any inconvenience this may cause to your operation, but hope you will appreciate our sincere efforts to demonstrate Mackโs commitment to provide our customers with the best possible product. MACK TRUCKS, INC.
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MACK TRUCKS RECALL ALERT ยฉ Mack Trucks, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL – For limited distribution only to circulation list above. This bulletin, and any information herein, is subject to change by Company without notice. For the most current and accurate information, always refer to Trucks Dealer Portal for the electronic version of this document. Description On a small number of trucks, the castle nut connecting the power steering assist cylinder to the steering arm may not have been tightened properly and the cotter pin may be missing. As a result, the nut could loosen and separate, causing a loss of steering control. Owners will be notified and instructed to not drive their vehicles until recall repairs have been completed. There have been no field reports, warranty claims or customer complaints associated with this issue. The remedy will be to tighten the castle nut and install a new cotter pin. Model and Model Years Affected ๏ท Certain 2024 Mack LR model vehicles manufactured August 25, 2023, through September 19, 2023. Vehicle Quantities ๏ท 52 vehicles (47 US, 5 Canada) Dealer Responsibilities ๏ท The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act require dealers to ensure that all new and used vehicles are free of safety defects and comply with all relevant safety standards at the time of delivery to the consumer. ๏ท Dealers should make their personnel aware of the safety recall. In the event that a dealer has a vehicle included in the safety recall in their inventory to be sold, the condition must be corrected before releasing it to a customer. Notification Release Schedule โข Vehicle list will be posted on the Trucks Dealer Portal October 25, 2023. โข Owner notification letters will be released on or before December 15, 2023. โข Repair Instruction will be released once they are available. Contact If you have questions or concerns about this recall, contact the Regulatory Affairs Department at vtna.regulatoryaffairs@volvo.com. Subject: Safety Recall SC0451, Stability Control Programming revised Recall Number: SRA-M451 Date: November 2, 2023 Applicable Markets: โU.S. โCanada โ Export
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-713 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Manufacturer Name : Mack Trucks, Inc. Submission Date : NOV 02, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-713 Manufacturer Recall No. : SC0451 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Mack Trucks, Inc. Address : 2100 Mack Boulevard PO Box M Allentown PA 18105-5000 Company phone : 610-709-2131 Population : Number of potentially involved : 47 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Mack LR Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : DIESEL Descriptive Information : The recall population is vehicles built between August 25, 2023-September 19, 2023 when power steering assist cylinder to steering arm may have been under-torqued and cotter pin may not have been installed on the castellated nut. Production Dates : AUG 25, 2023 – SEP 19, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : 1M2LR2GC5RM009230 End : 1M2LR2GCXRM009529 โ Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Insufficient torque on the castellated nut and cotter pin may not be installed. Castellated nut on the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm connection. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the power steering assist cylinder to steering arm connection should fail in operation, there could be a loss of control of the vehicle which could result in a crash. Description of the Cause : In adequate process control of torque and torque auditing within our assembly facilities. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver may detect excessive effort in the steering which could provide warning. Loss of the cotter pin or loosening of the nut may be detected during pre trip inspections. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-713 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Component Name 1 : Cylinder Component Description : Power Steering Assist Component Part Number : 22132225 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Mack Trucks Address : 7825 National Service Rd. Greensoboro North Carolina 27409-9667 Country : United States Chronology : October 10, 2023 Volvo Product Safety Office receives a report of a potential issue in our factory with a critical joint and a formal investigation is opened. October 16, 2023 Findings from the investigation are reviewed by the Product Safety Evaluation Committee and the recommendation is that this is be brought to Product Safety Committee as a potential product safety defect. October 19, 2023 the Product Safety Committee meets and decides that a product safety defect exists. October 24, 2023 Mack submits 573 and advises that a voluntary safety recall will be performed. There have been no accidents or injuries related to this issue, there have been no warranty claims, field reports or customer complaints associated with this issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified and instructed to not drive their vehicles. Vehicles will be recalled and the castle nuts will be inspected, re-torqued and new cotter pins installed. Reimbursement for the recall will be covered by Manufacturer’s Reimbursement Plan on file with NHTSA. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Remedy component has been been properly torqued and then cotter pin installed in the castellated nut. Cylinder, Power Steering Assist, 22132225. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-713 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Assembly instructions, corrected tooling and auditing in factory updated on September 20, 2023. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Dealer notification will begin on October 31, 2023 and owner notification will begin on or before December 15, 2023 Planned Dealer Notification Date : OCT 31, 2023 – OCT 31, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 15, 2023 – DEC 15, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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