Mack Trucks, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #02V037006

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V037006 by Mack Trucks, Inc.. Includes 2,050 affected units, MACK/ARVINMERITOR/TIE ROD ASSEMBLY (20EDL), component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 2002. 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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V037006

Manufacturer: Mack Trucks, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2002-08-15T00:00:00

Subject: Mack/arvinmeritor/tie rod assembly (20edl)

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 2,050

Details

MFR Campaign Number: SC0276

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On some heavy duty class 8 vehicles equipped with arvinmeritor axle assemblies which may have been manufactured with trw model 20edl ball sockets, the tie rod ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket in some applications.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, the driver can lose steering control, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the ball socket assemblies. this campaign will supersede nhtsa recall nos. 01v-140-005 (mack sc0270) and 00v-246-103 (mack sc0262). Owner notification began december 27, 2002. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02V037006

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Created At: 1742808662

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