SteeringRecall 03V-287 · 2002–2003 Mack CV500
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 03V-287 covers 206 2002–2003 Mack CV500 for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on August 1, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V287000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, THE WELD THAT ATTACHES THE BALL SOCKET END TO THE STEERING BOOST CYLINDER HOUSING COULD CRACK AND FAIL.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING SYSTEM COULD BECOME INOPERABLE AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOST CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
MACK RECALL NO. SC282.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 9, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.