Mack recall: Power train
What is wrong
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from february 1, 2002 through september 30, 2003, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. The axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
What could happen
These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
The fix
Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began on march 5, 2010. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
Vehicles covered
- Mack Cl 2002–2004
- Mack Cv 2002–2004
- Mack Dm 2003–2004
- Mack Le 2002–2004
- Mack Mr 2002–2004
- Mack Rb 2002–2004
- Mack Rd 2002–2004
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V069000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Mack Trucks, Inc
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 3, 2010
- Owners notified
- Mar 5, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 15,490
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2002 to Sep 30, 2003
- Part
- Power train › Axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- SC0341
Notes
Mack trucks recall no. Sc0341.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Mack recall: Exterior lighting Apr 18, 2014
- Mack recall: Suspension Jan 20, 2012
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.