NHTSA recall 03V201000
Suspension › Front › Hub
Mack CH and 1 more
Reported Jun 3, 2003998 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATEDMaker’s number SC280Built Aug 1, 1998 – Oct 15, 1998
The defect
On certain heavytrucks equipped with truck hub units manufactured by skf exclusively for use on arvinmeritor's ff98x series non-drive steer axles, the hub unit bearings can wear prematurely.
The risk
Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
The remedy
Dealers will replace all front axle hubs. owner notification began on oactober 14, 2003. customers will be informed of parts availability by october 3, 2003. 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.