2002–2004 Mack CL & 2002–2004 Mack CV + 5 more recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 The risk
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.
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
- 10V069000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SC0341
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INC
- Vehicles affected
- 15,490
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-866-1177
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 5, 2010
- Built
- Feb 1, 2002 – Sep 30, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .