NHTSA Recall 00V308000: Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 35 vehicles. It affects 1999 Mack MS200.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V308000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) |
| Report received | October 6, 2000 |
| Owner notification | November 27, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The steering gear fasteners were incorrectly tightened and can work loose.
Safety risk
This condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will remove, degrease, and retorque steering gear mounting bolts.
Notes
Owner notification began november 27, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact mack at 1-610-709-3011. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V308000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack MS200 | 1999 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.