Wheels
- Component
- Wheels
- Manufacturer
- MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED
- Vehicles affected
- 97
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2003-08-12
- Owners notified
- 2003-10-31
Defect description
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, A WHEEL PROTECTOR TOOL WAS INSTALLED IN LIEU OF THE CORRECT WHEEL SPACER.
Safety risk
IF THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE LOSS OF WHEEL TORQUE COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEEL SPACERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-