NHTSA Recall 01V140005: Tie rod assembly (steering)
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,794 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Mack Ch.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V140005 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SC0270 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 24, 2001 |
| Owner notification | January 8, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with trw tie rod ends on certain dana/spicer axles (e12001) and mack axles through dana heavy axle (fawl 12). The tie rod and drag link ball stud ends contain bearings that are below the specified case depth and/or hardness.
Safety risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace all affected tie rods and drag links with different designed ends. Trucks that have been repaired under recall 00v246103/sc0262 will not be re-recalled. Trucks only inspected and determined to have an acceptable date code under sc0262 will be recalled under this campaign. Owner notification began january 8, 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 1-610-709-3011.
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V140005
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.