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NHTSA Recall 01V044107: Tie rod assembly (steering)

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,484 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Mack Cl.

1,484
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2001
owners notified (July 13)
NHTSA campaign01V044107
ComponentSTEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Report receivedMarch 14, 2001
Owner notificationJuly 13, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with tie rod assemblies containing 24-dl model ball sockets and manufactured by trw. Certain of the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below-specification case depth and/or hardness, which can lead to premature wear of the socket.

Safety risk

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose partial control of the right front wheel, possibly resulting in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the defective tie rods. Owner notification began july 13, 2001. 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 or trw customer service at 1-866-280-3287.

Notes

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 01V044107

Make and modelModel years
Mack Cl1999
Mack Cv1999
Mack DM61999
Mack LE1999
Mack Mr1999
Mack RB61999
Mack RD61999

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.