NHTSA Recall 12V067000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V067000; Date: Feb. 21, 2012
Complete fractures can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2010 Mack LEU; 2011 Mack LEU; 2009 Mack MRU; 2010 Mack MRU; 2011 Mack MRU
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Inc
Affected Units:: 4,032
Recall Summary:
Mack is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 mru and model year 2010-2011 leu vehicles, manufactured from January 1, 2009, through September 30, 2010 because the front axle may crack and fracture.
How to Fix:
Mack will notify owners, and replace the axle beams on affected vehicles when sufficient quantities are available. As an interim measure, a mag particle inspection will be provided to mitigate risk and identify vehicles with cracked axle beams. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began March 30, 2012. Owners may contact mack trucks at 1-800-866-1177.
Recall Notes:
Mack�s recall number is sc0362. 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: Sep 20, 2012
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