2002–2003 Mack CV500 recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain chassis, the weld that attaches the ball socket end to the steering boost cylinder housing could crack and fail.
💥 The risk
If this condition is present, the right side steering system could become inoperable and could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the boost cylinder mounting bracket. Owner notification began on october 1, 2003. Owners should contact mack at 1-610-709-3337.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V287000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC282
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 206
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 1, 2003
- Built
- Jul 9, 2002 – Jun 30, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack recall no. SC282.customers CAN also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).