1998-2002 Mack CL, Mack CV and others recall: rear

Mack Trucks, Incorporated reported this safety recall on March 21, 2002. It covers about 213 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 213
reported: Mar 21, 2002
owners notified: Apr 22, 2002
related complaints: 2

Suspension: rear

What is wrong: On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Risk: The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Remedy: The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. Owner notification began april 22, 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 number 02V061002

Affected vehicles

Mack CL 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Mack CV 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Mack RB 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Mack RD 1998-2002 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about suspension problems.

1999 Mack CL 2000 Mack CL 2001 Mack CL 2002 Mack CL 1999 Mack CV 2000 Mack CV 2001 Mack CV 2002 Mack CV 1999 Mack RB 2000 Mack RB 2001 Mack RB 2002 Mack RB

Questions about recall 02V061002

Is there a recall on the 1998-2002 Mack CL, Mack CV and others rear?

Yes. Recall 02V061002, reported on March 21, 2002, covers about 213 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V061002?

The dealers will remove the suspect bracket, inspect the axle housing, and reweld the bracket to the axle housing. Owner notification began april 22, 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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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