NHTSA Campaign 05V454000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Oct 4, 2005 · 2 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR SERIES 145 AND 160 REAR DRIVE AXLES. SOME OF THE SPINDLES WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREAT PROCESS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
Consequence
IF A SPINDLE FRACTURES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT MAY CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION, WHICH COULD, WITHOUT WARNING RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SPINDLE FOR SUSPECT HEAT CODES AND REPLACE THE AXLE IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MACK TRUCKS AT 1-336-393-2233.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CHN | 2006 | 2 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V454000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.