NHTSA Campaign 10V069000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Issued by MACK TRUCKS, INC · Reported Mar 3, 2010 · 15,490 vehicles affected
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| MACK | CL | 2002 | 15,490 |
| MACK | CL | 2003 | 15,490 |
| MACK | CL | 2004 | 15,490 |
| MACK | CV | 2002 | 15,490 |
| MACK | CV | 2003 | 15,490 |
| MACK | CV | 2004 | 15,490 |
| MACK | DM | 2003 | 15,490 |
| MACK | DM | 2004 | 15,490 |
| MACK | LE | 2002 | 15,490 |
| MACK | LE | 2003 | 15,490 |
| MACK | LE | 2004 | 15,490 |
| MACK | MR | 2002 | 15,490 |
| MACK | MR | 2003 | 15,490 |
| MACK | MR | 2004 | 15,490 |
| MACK | RB | 2002 | 15,490 |
| MACK | RB | 2003 | 15,490 |
| MACK | RB | 2004 | 15,490 |
| MACK | RD | 2002 | 15,490 |
| MACK | RD | 2003 | 15,490 |
| MACK | RD | 2004 | 15,490 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V069000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.