Recall 10V069000: 2002–2004 Mack CV and 5 other models

Report received

Mar 3, 2010

Manufacturer

Mack trucks, inc

Potentially affected

15,490vehicles

Model years

2002–2004

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 trucks is recalling certain model year 2002 through 2004 cl, cv, le, mr, rb, rd, and model year 2003 through 2004 dm heavy trucks manufactured from february 1, 2002 through september 30, 2003, 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 march 5, 2010. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.

Affected model years

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

• 2002 Mack CL0 complaints
• 2003 Mack CL0 complaints
• 2004 Mack CL0 complaints
• 2002 Mack CV0 complaints
• 2003 Mack CV2 complaints
• 2004 Mack CV0 complaints
• 2003 Mack DM0 complaints
• 2004 Mack DM0 complaints
• 2002 Mack Le1 complaints
• 2003 Mack Le0 complaints
• 2004 Mack Le0 complaints
• 2002 Mack MR0 complaints
• 2003 Mack MR0 complaints
• 2004 Mack MR0 complaints
• 2002 Mack RD0 complaints
• 2003 Mack RD0 complaints
• 2004 Mack RD0 complaints