1998-2001 Mack CH and Mack CX recall: hub
Mack Trucks, Incorporated reported this safety recall on June 3, 2003. It covers about 998 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 998
- reported
- Jun 3, 2003
- owners notified
- Oct 14, 2003
Suspension: front: hub
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- Seizure of the bearings can cause wheel separation or wheel end fire.
- 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.
Recall number 03V201000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 03V201000
Is there a recall on the 1998-2001 Mack CH and Mack CX hub?
Yes. Recall 03V201000, reported on June 3, 2003, covers about 998 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 03V201000?
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.
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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