Defect Description For Recall
On Some Heavy Duty Class 8 Vehicles Equipped With ARVInmeritor Axle Assemblies Which May Have Been Manufactured With TRW Model 20Edl Ball Sockets, The Tie Rod Ball-Socket Bearings Have A Below Specification Case Depth And/Or Hardness Which Can Lead To Premature Wear Out Of The Socket In Some Applications.
Make Of Vehicle
MACK
Model Of Vehicle
CX
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
02V037006
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs, The Driver Can Lose Steering Control, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Ball Socket Assemblies. This Campaign Will Supersede Nhtsa Recall Nos. 01V-140-005 (Mack Sc0270) And 00V-246-103 (Mack Sc0262). Owner Notification Began December 27, 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Incorporated
Start Of Manufacture
19990614
End Of Manufacture
20001031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2050
Date Owners Notified
20021227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mack Trucks, Inc.
Date Report Received
20020815
Make Campaign Number
SC0276