Mack Trucks, Inc. is recalling 17 replacement tie rods equipped with USK ball studs, specifically part numbers A-13102E4737 and A-13102E4738. These tie rod assemblies may contain ball studs that were incorrectly heat-treated during manufacturing, which can cause them to break. If the tie rod fails, the driver may lose control of the vehicle's steering, significantly increasing the risk of a crash. Mack dealers will inspect and replace the affected tie rods free of charge.
The incorrectly heat-treated ball studs are prone to breaking under normal operating stress. A broken ball stud leads to the immediate failure of the tie rod assembly, resulting in a total or partial loss of steering control which can lead to a vehicle accident.
Free inspection and replacement of affected tie rods.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response