NHTSA Recall 09V240000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V240000; Date: Jun. 30, 2009
These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Mack CL; 2005 Mack CL; 2004 Mack CV; 2005 Mack CV; 2004 Mack DM; 2005 Mack DM; 2004 Mack LE; 2005 Mack LE; 2004 Mack MR; 2005 Mack MR; 2004 Mack RB; 2005 Mack RB; 2004 Mack RD
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 10,300
Recall Summary:
Mack is recalling 10,300 model year 2004 and 2005 cl, cv, dm, le, and rb and model year 2004 rd heavy trucks manufactured from October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2004, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. The axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
How to Fix:
Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began on August 14, 2009. Owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.
Recall Notes:
Mack's recall campaign no. Sc0341. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 14, 2009
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