Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 03V522000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

MACK TRUCKS, INC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2003-12-11.

Recall campaignNHTSA 03V522000

Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm

Component
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm
Manufacturer
MACK TRUCKS, INC
Vehicles affected
148
Reported to NHTSA
2003-12-11
Owners notified
2004-01-16

Defect description

ON CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE AXLES ARE BUILT WITH AN INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM. THE STEERING ARM COULD HAVE LONGITUDINAL CRACKS.

Safety risk

THE BALL STUD COULD BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
MACK CH2003
MACK CX2003

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.