Vehicle recall 96V255000 · December 23, 1996
Mack CH and CL
The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The u-joint bearing strap bolts were not properly tightened during assembly.
- Consequence
- Insufficient torque can lead to a broken strap. If the strap breaks, the driveshaft would wobble, possibly resulting in separation. Such wobbling or separation would result in damage to other components of the vehicle and any loose fragment could fall to the roadway presenting a hazard to following vehicles.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a new u-joint bearing strap bolts.
- Notes
- Owner notification began February 21, 1997. 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 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 96V255000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 23, 1996
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- February 21, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,590
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline › Universal joint
Vehicles covered
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