Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 1996. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 23, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

MACK/U-JOINT STRAP BOLTS

THE U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ID: 96V255000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 1,590

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW U-JOINT BEARING STRAP BOLTS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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