Mack · Canada · High
Mack CH, CX: Steering
Affects Mack CH, CX · 2003 — about 24 vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the steering arm could have a longitudinal crack. The crack may intersect the tapered mounting hole where the steering arm ball socket is mounted. If the crack should propagate, the ball stud could become loose causing a loss of steering control, which could result in a crash. Correction: Dealer will inspect the integral knuckle and steer arm and replace if necessary.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational