Recall 02V037006: 1999–2000 Mack CH and 3 other models

Report received

Aug 15, 2002

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, incorporated

Potentially affected

2,050vehicles

Model years

1999–2000

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. This campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1999 Mack CH0 complaints
• 2000 Mack CH0 complaints
• 1999 Mack CL1 complaints
• 2000 Mack CL0 complaints
• 1999 Mack CX0 complaints
• 2000 Mack CX0 complaints
• 1999 Mack RD0 complaints
• 2000 Mack RD2 complaints