MACK RB 2000: SUSPENSION:REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 02V061002
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| MACK | RB | 2000 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2002-04-22 | 2002-03-21 | 2002-03-26 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-01 - 2002-01-16
Manufacturers Involved: Mack Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SCO273
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 213
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DANA SPICER TANDEM DRIVE AXLE MODELS DS463, AN UNDERSIZED ATTACHMENT WELD MAY FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING.
THE LOSS OF THIS ATTACHMENT TO THE VEHICLE CHASSIS CAN ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING OR DRIVER CONTROL.
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.
MACK TRUCK RECALL NO. SCO273. CONSUMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236.
