MACK CH 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V201000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | CH | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-10-14 | 2003-06-03 | 2003-06-05 |
Production Dates: 1998-08-01 - 1998-10-15
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SC280
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 998
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
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.
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
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.
MACK RECALL NO. SC280.CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
