Vehicle recall 97V181000 · October 20, 1997
1996-1997 Mack FDM
Vehicle description: front discharge mixer chassis.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- The bearing deterioration can cause the steering to lock up resulting in loss of steering control.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace these miter boxes.
- Notes
- Owner notification is expected to begin November 7, 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
- 97V181000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 1997
- Filed by
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Owner notification
- November 7, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 109
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Vehicles covered
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