NHTSA recall 12V067000
Suspension › Front
Mack Leu and 1 more
Reported Feb 21, 20124,032 vehicles affectedMACK TRUCKS, INCMaker’s number SC0362Built Jan 1, 2009 – Sep 30, 2010
The defect
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.
The risk
Complete fractures can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.