NHTSA Recall 02V061002: Suspension: rear
MACK TRUCKS, INCORPORATED reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 213 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Mack Cl.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V061002 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SCO273 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR |
| Report received | March 21, 2002 |
| Owner notification | April 22, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with dana spicer tandem drive axle models ds463, an undersized attachment weld may fracture without warning.
Safety risk
The loss of this attachment to the vehicle chassis can adversely affect vehicle handling or driver control.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Mack truck recall no. Sco273. Consumers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Vehicles covered by recall 02V061002
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Mack Cl | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Mack Cv | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Mack Rb | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Mack Rd | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.