NHTSA Recall 12V017000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V017000; Date: Jan. 20, 2012
If complete fracture occurs, the driver may lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Mack LE; 2003 Mack LE; 2004 Mack LE; 2005 Mack LE; 2002 Mack MR; 2003 Mack MR; 2004 Mack MR; 2005 Mack MR
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 8,333
Recall Summary:
Mack trucks is recalling certain model year 2002-2005 mr and le heavy trucks, manufactured from February 1, 2002, through December 22, 2004. Over time, the vehicle�s load may result in fatigue cracks of the front axle beam. These cracks can propagate and result in complete fracture of the axle beam.
How to Fix:
This recall relates to previous recalls 09v-240 and 10v-069. Analysis of these recalls has shown that after the receiving the remedies, the axles may still crack. As such, mack trucks will replace the affected axles on any mr and le models configured as front-loader or side-loader refuse trucks. Axles on all other mr and le models will receive a mag-particle inspection and mack will replace any affected axle beams free of charge. The safety recall began iin July 2012. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Recall Notes:
Mack trucks' recall number is sc0361. Customers may 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: Jul 27, 2012
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