NHTSA Recall 97V196005
NHTSA Campaign Id 97V196005; Date: Dec. 29, 1997
Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Mack CH
Component: Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured by: Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 103
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 3, 1998
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