Three truck defect recalls that have been issued in the past week involve potentially hazardous parts that could cause a truck accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling 15,490 trucks with potentially defective axle assemblies. The axle beams, manufactured by Bharat Forge, may have lines on the bottom of the axle due to the trimming process. These lines could cause cracks to form in the axle, which could eventually cause the axle beam to fail, posing a crash risk. Mack will notify owners and replace axle beams when needed on the following models:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MACK / CL 2002-2004 MACK / CV 2002-2004 MACK / DM 2003-2004 MACK / LE 2002-2004 MACK / MR 2002-2004 MACK / RB 2002-2004 MACK / RD 2002-2004 - Daimler Trucks North America recalled certain model year 2010 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured from May 2009 through January 2009 because a potential steering defect could cause loss of steering control to the driver. According to the NHTSA:
“INCOMPLETE INSTALLATION OF THE PITMAN ARM RETAINING MECHANISM MAY ALLOW UNTHREADING OF THE RETAINER. DISENGAGEMENT OF THE PITMAN ARM FROM THE STEERING BOX MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING AND CRASH COULD OCCUR.”
Dealers will inspect recalled trucks and make necessary repairs.
- Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America is recalling 19,728 trucks which may have rubber cushions surrounding air intake ducts that are not sufficiently weather resistant. If the rubber cushions deteriorate and crack, the air intake duct could fall off during vehicle operation, increasing the risk of a truck accident. Dealers will replace defective air intake duct cushions if needed on the following vehicles:
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE83D 2005-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE84D 2005-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FE85D 2005-2010 MITSUBISHI FUSO / FG84D 2005-2010
