Spindle: armRecall 03V-522 · Mack vehicles

MACK TRUCKS, INC recall 03V-522 covers 148 Mack vehicles for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on December 11, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1482 models

ReportedDec 11, 2003Owners notified Jan 16, 2004

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V522000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE AXLES ARE BUILT WITH AN INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM. THE STEERING ARM COULD HAVE LONGITUDINAL CRACKS.

The risk

THE BALL STUD COULD BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.

CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Mack CH2003

Mack CX2003

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