NHTSA recall 09V240000
Power train › Axle assembly
Mack CL and 6 more
Reported Jun 30, 200910,300 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCMaker’s number SC0341Built Oct 1, 2003 – Sep 30, 2004
The defect
Mack IS recalling 10,300 model year 2004 and 2005 cl, cv, dm, LE, and rb and model year 2004 rd heavy trucks manufactured from october 1, 2003 through september 30, 2004, equipped with axle beams manufactured by bharat forge. the axle beam may have transverse shear lines on the bottom of the axle from the trimming process.
The risk
These lines, if present, can promote initiation of cracks, which over time may possibly lead to axle beam failure and a vehicle crash can occur.
The remedy
Mack will notify owners, inspect and replace any affected axle beams free of charge. the safety recall began on august 14, 2009. owners may contact mack at 1-800-866-1177.