Mack Recall 02V061002: Suspension, Rear

NHTSA recall 02V061002 · announced March 21, 2002 · filed by Mack Trucks, Incorporated · 213 units affected

The problem

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER TANDEM DRIVE AXLE MODELS DS463, AN UNDERSIZED ATTACHMENT WELD MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.

The risk

THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL.

What to do

THE DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE SUSPECT BRACKET, INSPECT THE AXLE HOUSING, AND REWELD THE BRACKET TO THE AXLE HOUSING. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 22, 2002. 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 610-709-3337.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

MACK TRUCK RECALL NO. SCO273. CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Mack Cl
• 1999 Mack Cl
• 2000 Mack Cl
• 2001 Mack Cl
• 2002 Mack Cl
• 1998 Mack Cv
• 1999 Mack Cv
• 2000 Mack Cv
• 2001 Mack Cv
• 2002 Mack Cv
• 1998 Mack Rb
• 1999 Mack Rb
• 2000 Mack Rb
• 2001 Mack Rb
• 2002 Mack Rb
• 1998 Mack Rd
• 1999 Mack Rd
• 2000 Mack Rd
• 2001 Mack Rd
• 2002 Mack Rd

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.