NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Mack FDM Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Mack FDM has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Mack FDM. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Mack dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Mack FDM. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
MACK/STEERING LOCK UP
NHTSA #97V181000 · Steering — Gear Box (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) · NHTSA notice
Reported October 20, 1997 · MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
Potentially affected: 109 vehicles
Owners notified November 7, 1997 · Vehicles built April 15, 1996 – August 13, 1997 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE BEARING DETERIORATION CAN CAUSE THE STEERING TO LOCK UP RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Manufacturer 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.
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