Front: hubRecall 97V-196 · 1996 Mack CH

MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED recall 97V-196 covers 103 1996 Mack CH for a front: hub problem, reported to NHTSA on December 29, 1997.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1031 model

ReportedDec 29, 1997Owners notified Mar 3, 1998

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 97V196005 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DESIGN LEVEL 1, ROCKWELL FF980 SERIES FRONT AXLE. THE FRONT AXLE HUB FLANGE CAN DEVELOP CRACKS DUE TO HIGH STRESS LEVELS.

The risk

CRACKS IN A HUB FLANGE CAN RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE FRONT HUBS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN LEVEL 2 HUB.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 3, 1998.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 1-610-709-3011.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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

Mack CH1996

Built from February 15, 1996 to November 30, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.