NHTSA Recall 03V201000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V201000; Date: Jun. 3, 2003
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Mack CH; 1999 Mack CH; 2001 Mack CH; 1998 Mack CX; 1999 Mack CX; 2001 Mack CX
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 998
Recall Summary:
On certain heavytrucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. Owner notification began on oactober 14, 2003. Customers will be informed of parts availability by October 3, 2003. 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 610-709-3337.
Recall Notes:
Mack recall no. Sc280. Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 14, 2003
Also see: