Recall 09V240000: 2004–2005 Mack MR and 5 other models

Report received

Jun 30, 2009

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, inc

Potentially affected

10,300vehicles

Model years

2004–2005

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

Mack is recalling 10,300 model year 2004 and 2005 cl, cv, dm, le, and rb and model year 2004 rd heavy trucks manufactured from october 1, 2003 through september 30, 2004, 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.

Possible 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 august 14, 2009. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.

Affected model years

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

• 2004 Mack CL0 complaints
• 2005 Mack CL0 complaints
• 2004 Mack CV0 complaints
• 2005 Mack CV2 complaints
• 2004 Mack DM0 complaints
• 2005 Mack DM0 complaints
• 2004 Mack Le0 complaints
• 2005 Mack Le0 complaints
• 2004 Mack MR0 complaints
• 2005 Mack MR0 complaints
• 2004 Mack RD0 complaints