Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 4 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 29, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/FRONT AXLE HUBS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

NHTSA ID: 97V196005

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 103

Consequence Summary:

CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 17, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/WEBB WHEEL STEER AXLE HUBS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH STEERING AXLE HUBS BUILT BY WEBB WHEEL FOR USE ON TRUCKS AND TRACTORS, PART NUMBERS WEBB 1530, VOLVO 90402-0006, OR EATON F1960. THE STEERING AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER PORTION OF THE HUB.

NHTSA ID: 97V128003

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 25

Consequence Summary:

LOSS OF STEERING CAN OCCUR AND THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Corrective Action:

OWNER NOTIFICATION IS BEING CONDUCTED BY WEBB WHEEL. DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE HUB FOR CRACKS ON THE OUTSIDE OR INSIDE OF THE HUB FLANGE AND REPLACE THESE HUBS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 1, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/DRAG LINK TORQUE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS 8 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. DURING ASSEMBLY, INSUFFICIENT TORQUE OCCURRED OF THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION. IF THE DRAG LINK TO AXLE STTERING ARM CONNECTION IS NOT TORQUED AND THE COTTER PIN IS NOT INSTALLED, THE NUT COULD BACK OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

NHTSA ID: 97V191000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 10,438

Consequence Summary:

IF THE NUT BACKS OFF, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF DRIVER CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL RETORQUE THE DRAG LINK TO THE AXLE STEERING ARM CONNECTION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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October 20, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/STEERING LOCK UP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FRONT DISCHARGE MIXER CHASSIS. THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MITER BOXES HAVE NO PROTECTIVE BOOTS ON THE SHAFTS AND DIRT CAN ENTER THE SYSTEM CAUSING THE GEAR SHAFT BEARINGS TO DETERIORATE.

NHTSA ID: 97V181000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 109

Consequence Summary:

THE BEARING DETERIORATION CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE MITER BOXES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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