2006 Mack CHN & 2006 Mack CXN recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels were not properly pre-stressed. This allows cracks to develop over time.
💥 The risk
This may eventually lead to wheel failure and possibly result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on june 17, 2005. Owners may contact mack trucks at 610-709-2131.
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
- 05V184000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0297
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 58
- Component
- WHEELS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jun 17, 2005
- Built
- Feb 21, 2005 – Mar 23, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Mack trucks recall no. SC0297. Customers 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.