Mack Trucks, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2003
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 8 safety recalls made by Mack Trucks, Inc. in 2003. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 11, 2003
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
MACK/STEER AXLE
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH DANA STEERING AXLE ASSEMBLIES. THESE AXLES ARE BUILT WITH AN INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEERING ARM. THE STEERING ARM COULD HAVE LONGITUDINAL CRACKS.
NHTSA ID: 03V522000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 148
Consequence Summary:
THE BALL STUD COULD BECOME LOOSE, CAUSING LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE INTEGRAL KNUCKLE AND STEER ARM AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JANUARY 16, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 27, 2003
(Campaign #: SC0284)
MACK/FUELTANK SUPPORT BRACKET
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH DEFIANCE METAL FUEL TANK SUPPORT BRACKET ASSEMBLIES, THE FUEL TANK BRACKET WAS NOT WELDED PER SPECIFICATION. THIS CAN CAUSE THE FUEL TANK TO SEPARATE FROM THE CHASSIS DURING ASSEMBLY OPERATION.
NHTSA ID: 03V420000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 179
Consequence Summary:
IF THE FUEL TANK SEPARATES FROM THE VECHILE, THERE IS A RISK THE TANK MAY RUPTURE CAUSING FUEL TO LEAK ON THE GROUND WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 1, 2004. 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 1-610-709-3337.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 12, 2003
(Campaign #: SC0283)
MACK/WHEEL SPACER
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, A WHEEL PROTECTOR TOOL WAS INSTALLED IN LIEU OF THE CORRECT WHEEL SPACER.
NHTSA ID: 03V300000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 97
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE LOSS OF WHEEL TORQUE COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION. CONTINUE OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL AND A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WHEEL SPACERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 31, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 1, 2003
(Campaign #: SC282)
MACK/STEERING BOOST CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET
ON CERTAIN CHASSIS, THE WELD THAT ATTACHES THE BALL SOCKET END TO THE STEERING BOOST CYLINDER HOUSING COULD CRACK AND FAIL.
NHTSA ID: 03V287000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 206
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS CONDITION IS PRESENT, THE RIGHT SIDE STEERING SYSTEM COULD BECOME INOPERABLE AND COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BOOST CYLINDER MOUNTING BRACKET. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 1, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
July 17, 2003
(Campaign #: SC0281)
MACK/FMVSS 121/CHECK VALVE
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." IMPROPER SEATING OF THE CHECK VALVE RETAINER IN THE BRASS FITTING HOUSING HAS OCCURRED. IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE TO PUSH THE CHECK VALVE INTERNAL PARTS INTO THE PRIMARY SYSTEM RESERVOIR AND A VEHICLE OPERATOR WOULD NOT KNOW THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED.
NHTSA ID: 03V253000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 1,232
Consequence Summary:
IN THIS CONDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT MEET THE EMERGENCY REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CHECK VALVE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 26, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MACK AT 1-610-709-3337.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 16, 2003
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
MACK/FIFTH WHEELS/FATIGUE CRACKS
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH JOST INTERNATIONAL JSK 37U SERIES FIFTH WHEELS, A FATIGUE CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE BRACKET PIN WELD UNDER CERTAIN LOADING CONDITIONS.
NHTSA ID: 03V219000
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 65
Consequence Summary:
IF LEFT UNDETECTED OR CORRECTED IT COULD LEAD TO THE SEPARATION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL TOP PLATE FROM ITS MOUNTING STRUCTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRACKET PINS AND REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FREE OF CHARGE. 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 JOST INTERNATIONAL AT 616-846-7700 OR BY EMAIL TO RECALL@JOSTINTERNATIONAL.COM OR MACK AT 610-709-3337.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 3, 2003
(Campaign #: SC280)
MACK/ARVINMERITOR/SKF/FRONT AXLE HUBS
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.
NHTSA ID: 03V201000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 998
Consequence Summary:
SEIZURE OF THE BEARINGS CAN CAUSE WHEEL SEPARATION OR WHEEL END FIRE.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 14, 2003
(Campaign #: SCO279)
MACK/CAB REFLECTORS
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE VIEW OF ONE OF THE FOUR BACK OF CAB REFLECTORS IS BLOCKED BY THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
NHTSA ID: 03V147000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 39
Consequence Summary:
WITH THE RIGHT REFLECTOR NOT BEING VISIBLE, THE WIDTH OF THE VEHICLE IS NOT READILY APPARENT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO ADDITIONAL REFLECTORS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 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 1-610-709-
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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