WheelsRecall 03V-300 · 2002–2003 Mack CX613

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 03V-300 covers 97 2002–2003 Mack CX613 for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2003.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected971 model
ReportedAug 12, 2003Owners notified Oct 31, 2003
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V300000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, A WHEEL PROTECTOR TOOL WAS INSTALLED IN LIEU OF THE CORRECT WHEEL SPACER.

The risk

IF THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE LOSS OF WHEEL TORQUE COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEEL SPACERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-

MACK RECALL NO. SC0283.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from December 1, 2002 to July 3, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.